As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Director in Leeds, UK is £87,821, with an hourly rate of £42, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £77,565 to £98,402, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £77,565
50TH(Median)   £87,821
75TH   £98,402
Communications Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Communications Director Salary £77,565 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Communications Director Salary £87,821 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Communications Director Salary £98,402 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Communications Director Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Communications Director salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Communications Director is about £87,821 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £42, a monthly salary of about £7,318, and a weekly pay of around £1,689. Click the switch button below to see more details about Communications Director hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Communications Directors Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Communications Director's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £77,106 - £83,688, while Intermediate make £78,024 - £84,454, Senior earn £79,402 - £85,525, Specialist earn £81,086 - £87,056, Expert can reach £82,770 - £88,611 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Communications Director £81,545
Intermediate Level Communications Director £82,464
Senior Level Communications Director £83,688
Specialist Level Communications Director £85,219
Expert Level Communications Director £86,750
£81,545 0 yr
£82,464 < 2 yrs
£83,688 2-4 yrs
£85,219 5-8 yrs
£86,750 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 6%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 3%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Communications Director?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Communications Director are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £97,728 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £91,161, and Manchester pays around £86,738 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Director of Communications or Communications Director?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Director of Communications makes less than a Communications Director. A Director of Communications earns an average annual salary of £76,515. And a Communications Director earns an average annual salary of £90,489.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Director of Communications Leeds, UK
£58,993
£91,642
Employee Communications Director Leeds, UK
£73,889
£110,662
Director Leadership Communications Leeds, UK
£74,211
£111,144
Communications Manager Leeds, UK
£39,769
£57,735

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