As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Manager in the United Kingdom is £59,015, with an hourly rate of £28, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £52,795 to £65,237, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £52,795
50TH(Median)   £59,015
75TH   £65,237
Communications Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Communications Manager Salary £52,795 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Communications Manager Salary £59,015 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Communications Manager Salary £65,237 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Communications Manager salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Communications Manager is about £59,015 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £28, a monthly salary of about £4,918, and a weekly pay of around £1,135. Click the switch button below to see more details about Communications Manager hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A Communications Manager's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £54,188 - £57,901, while Intermediate make £54,466 - £58,087, Senior earn £55,209 - £58,829, Specialist earn £55,951 - £59,479, Expert can reach £57,437 - £60,872 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Communications Manager £56,694
Intermediate Level Communications Manager £56,973
Senior Level Communications Manager £57,622
Specialist Level Communications Manager £58,365
Expert Level Communications Manager £59,665
£56,694 0 yr
£56,973 < 2 yrs
£57,622 2-4 yrs
£58,365 5-8 yrs
£59,665 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 4%
Intermediate Level 3%
Senior Level 2%
Specialist Level 1%
Expert Level 1%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost a Communications Manager Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Communications Manager. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Strategic Communication skills boost pay by a 3%. Even Executive Communications can result in a 1% salary increase.

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.
Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Strategic Communication
Strategic communication refers to policy-making and guidance for consistent information activity within an organization and between organizations.
Executive Communications
Exchanging of information between leadership, senior management, or an executive team, and employees in an organization.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Communications Manager field include Leadership (8%), Strategic Communication (3%), Executive Communications (1%), Employee Engagement (1%), and Salesforce (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £63,736
Leadership
£63,736
8%
Strategic Communication £60,785
Strategic Communication
£60,785
3%
Executive Communications £59,605
Executive Communications
£59,605
1%
Employee Engagement £59,605
Employee Engagement
£59,605
1%
Salesforce £59,605
Salesforce
£59,605
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Strategic Communication
4.80%
Executive Communications
4.52%
Employee Engagement
3.54%
Salesforce
7.36%

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

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Communications Manager are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £63,736 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £59,453, and Manchester pays around £56,569 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Employee Communications Manager or Communications Manager?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Employee Communications Manager makes more than a Communications Manager. A Employee Communications Manager earns an average annual salary of £59,231. And a Communications Manager earns an average annual salary of £59,015.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Employee Communications Manager
£49,541
£68,838
Corporate Communications Manager
£39,616
£57,512
Senior Communications Manager
£34,939
£50,722
Marketing Communications Manager
£33,912
£61,030

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