As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Communications in the United Kingdom is £90,490, with an hourly rate of £44, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £79,930 to £101,400, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £79,930
50TH(Median)   £90,490
75TH   £101,400
Director of Communications Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Director of Communications Salary £79,930 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Director of Communications Salary £90,490 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Director of Communications Salary £101,400 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Director of Communications salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Director of Communications is about £90,490 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £44, a monthly salary of about £7,541, and a weekly pay of around £1,740. Click the switch button below to see more details about Director of Communications hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Director of Communicationss Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Director of Communications's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £79,457 - £86,234, while Intermediate make £80,403 - £87,023, Senior earn £81,821 - £88,126, Specialist earn £83,555 - £89,702, Expert can reach £85,289 - £91,304 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Director of Communications £84,028
Intermediate Level Director of Communications £84,974
Senior Level Director of Communications £86,234
Specialist Level Director of Communications £87,811
Expert Level Director of Communications £89,387
£84,028 0 yr
£84,974 < 2 yrs
£86,234 2-4 yrs
£87,811 5-8 yrs
£89,387 > 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 Director of Communications?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Director of Communications are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £97,729 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £91,162, and Manchester pays around £86,739 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Communications Director makes less than a Director of Communications. A Communications Director earns an average annual salary of £77,183. And a Director of Communications earns an average annual salary of £90,490.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Communications Director
£59,508
£92,443
Employee Communications Director
£76,134
£114,023
Director Leadership Communications
£76,466
£114,520
Communications Manager
£40,977
£59,488

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