How much does a Senior Communications Manager make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Communications Manager in Madison, WI is $116,121. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $93,757 to a high of $140,890, with most professionals earning between $104,415 and $129,086.

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Senior Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $93,757 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $104,415 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $116,121 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $129,086 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $140,890 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $104,415 10% $93,757 90% $140,890 75% $129,086 $116,121 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Senior Communications Manager ranges from $104,415 to $129,086 with the average base salary of $116,121. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,415 to $129,086 with the average total cash compensation of $116,121.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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