What are the main factors that influence a Communication Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Communication Manager's salary?

A Communication Manager's salary grows with experience: a Communications Representative IV (7+ years)earns $119,718, a Communications Representative V (7-10 years)earns $156,144, a Communication Manager (10+ years)earns $124,360, a Communications Director (10+ years)earns $183,788, a VP of Communications (10+ years)earns $247,137,

What are the highest paying states for a Communication Manager?

Communication Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communication Manager roles are District of Columbia $131,829, California $131,329, Massachusetts $129,578. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communication Manager roles make?

Salaries for Communication Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager of Communication Service Customer Support: $143,600; Communication Editorial Senior Manager: $138,190; Network and Communication Manager: $129,589; Assitant Communication Manager: $125,528; Communication Editorial Manager: $120,450.

Communication Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Communication Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communication Manager in Rhode Island is $123,447 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Communication Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,293
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,306 to $133,312
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,343

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Communication Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,312	$11,109	$2,564	$64
Average	$123,447	$10,287	$2,374	$59
25th Percentile	$110,306	$9,192	$2,121	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Communication Manager Salaries

A Communication Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Communication Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communication Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $119,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $156,144
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,360
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,788
Expert (over 8 years): $247,137

Levels	Salary
Communica... Level Communication Manager	$119,718
Communica... Level Communication Manager	$156,144
Communica... Level Communication Manager	$124,360
Communica... Level Communication Manager	$183,788
VP of Com... Level Communication Manager	$247,137

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How Do Communication Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Communication Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,829.
California: $131,329.
Massachusetts: $129,578.

District of Columbia $131,829 California $131,329 Massachusetts $129,578 Washington $129,102 New Jersey $129,055 Alaska $128,888 Connecticut $127,245 New York $126,578

Hawaii $124,447 Rhode Island $123,447 Maryland $122,768 Minnesota $121,839 Colorado $121,482 Illinois $121,363 Oregon $120,911 Delaware $120,577

New Hampshire $120,368 Virginia $119,898 Pennsylvania $118,529 Nevada $117,839 North Dakota $117,612 Michigan $117,255 Wisconsin $117,124 Vermont $116,862

Texas $116,136 Maine $116,088 Arizona $116,017 Ohio $115,934 Georgia $114,838 Indiana $114,290 Wyoming $114,183 Utah $114,017

Iowa $113,945 Kansas $113,374 Louisiana $113,207 North Carolina $113,147 Missouri $113,124 Florida $112,659 Montana $112,409 Nebraska $112,171

Kentucky $112,040 South Carolina $111,564 Tennessee $111,266 Idaho $111,147 New Mexico $110,278 Oklahoma $110,087 Alabama $109,385 South Dakota $108,206

Arkansas $107,563 West Virginia $107,218 Mississippi $106,182

Top Paying Cities for Communication Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $124,990
Albion: $123,934
Ashaway: $124,753

Adamsville, RI $124,990 Albion, RI $123,934 Ashaway, RI $124,753 Barrington, RI $123,607 Block Island, RI $124,296 Bradford, RI $124,678 Bristol, RI $124,084 Carolina, RI $124,472

Charlestown, RI $124,517 Chepachet, RI $124,269 Clayville, RI $123,923 Coventry, RI $123,929 West Greenwich, RI $124,271 East Greenwich, RI $123,845 Exeter, RI $124,236 Fiskeville, RI $123,605

Forestdale, RI $124,557 Foster, RI $124,204 Glendale, RI $124,567 Greene, RI $124,367 Greenville, RI $123,653 Harmony, RI $123,812 Harrisville, RI $124,513 Hope, RI $123,682

Hope Valley, RI $124,643 Hopkinton, RI $124,808 Jamestown, RI $124,391 Kenyon, RI $124,456 Little Compton, RI $124,971 Manville, RI $124,097 Mapleville, RI $124,293 Newport, RI $124,516

Middletown, RI $124,571 North Kingstown, RI $124,059 North Scituate, RI $123,813 Oakland, RI $124,428 Pascoag, RI $124,596 Pawtucket, RI $123,423 Central Falls, RI $123,478 Cumberland, RI $124,179

Lincoln, RI $123,601 Portsmouth, RI $124,503 Prudence Island, RI $124,247 Rockville, RI $124,788 Saunderstown, RI $124,316 Shannock, RI $124,463 Slatersville, RI $124,559 Slocum, RI $124,312

Tiverton, RI $124,881 Wakefield, RI $124,422 Kingston, RI $124,374 Narragansett, RI $124,456 Peace Dale, RI $124,406 Warren, RI $123,926 Warwick, RI $123,581 Westerly, RI $124,783

West Kingston, RI $124,413 West Warwick, RI $123,732 Wood River Junction, RI $124,591 Woonsocket, RI $124,565 North Smithfield, RI $124,281 Wyoming, RI $124,463 Providence, RI $123,387 Cranston, RI $123,404

North Providence, RI $123,418 East Providence, RI $123,395 Riverside, RI $123,435 Rumford, RI $123,417 Smithfield, RI $123,667 Johnston, RI $123,460

Communication Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communication Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$110,306

Average $123,447/year

$133,312

$9,192

Average $10,287/month

$11,109

$2,121

Average $2,374/week

$2,564

$53

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,312	$11,109	$2,564	$64
Average	$123,447	$10,287	$2,374	$59
25th Percentile	$110,306	$9,192	$2,121	$53

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