As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Communications Director in Chicago, IL is $182,733. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $164,986 to $203,841, with most professionals earning between $148,829 and $223,059.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $203,841 | $16,987 | $3,920 | $98 |
| Average | $182,733 | $15,228 | $3,514 | $88 |
| 25th Percentile | $164,986 | $13,749 | $3,173 | $79 |
An entry-level Communications Director with under 1 year experience makes about $171,873. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Communications Director makes around $173,462. After 2-4 years, the Communications Director pay rises to about $175,581. Those senior Communications Director with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $178,230, and those Communications Director having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $180,879 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Communications Director | $171,873 |
| Intermediate Level Communications Director | $173,462 |
| Senior Level Communications Director | $175,581 |
| Specialist Level Communications Director | $178,230 |
| Expert Level Communications Director | $180,879 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 2% |
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| Skill | Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|
|
Open Source
|
$199,179 |
9%
|
|
Corporate Communications
|
$195,524 |
7%
|
|
Innovation
|
$193,697 |
6%
|
|
Insight
|
$193,697 |
6%
|
|
Alignment
|
$191,870 |
5%
|
|
Professional Communication
|
$190,042 |
4%
|
