How much does a Senior Communications Manager make in Boston, MA? The average Senior Communications Manager salary in Boston, MA is $138,248 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $123,376 and $153,489. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $109,837 Boston,MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $123,376 Boston,MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $138,248 Boston,MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $153,489 Boston,MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $167,366 Boston,MA March 26, 2024
25% $123,376 10% $109,837 90% $167,366 75% $153,489 $138,248 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior Communications Manager ?

Director of communications is a position in both the private and public sectors. A director of communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. Directors of communications supervise public relations staff, create communication strategies, and may serve as the key spokesperson and media contact for the organization. A director of communications may also be called a public relations manager, communications director, or press secretary. The director of communications usually reports directly to a CXO, including a chief communicatio...

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    Communications Representative V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Senior Communications Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Communications Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Communications Manager in Boston, MA. The base salary for Senior Communications Manager ranges from $123,376 to $153,489 with the average base salary of $138,248. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,398 to $173,350 with the average total cash compensation of $151,251.

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