What is the highest and lowest pay for Senior Communications Manager?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Communications Manager in Salem, OR is $127,294. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $101,045 to a high of $155,605, with most professionals earning between $113,554 and $142,113.

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Senior Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $101,045 Salem,OR January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $113,554 Salem,OR January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $127,294 Salem,OR January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $142,113 Salem,OR January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Communications Manager Salary $155,605 Salem,OR January 01, 2025
25% $113,554 10% $101,045 90% $155,605 75% $142,113 $127,294 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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Average Base Salary

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142113
127294

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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159266
139367
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 Salem, OR. The base salary for Senior Communications Manager ranges from $113,554 to $142,113 with the average base salary of $127,294. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,639 to $159,266 with the average total cash compensation of $139,367.

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

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