Director of Communications Salary in Pennsylvania

The Director of Communications role is a critical position within nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Compensation for this position varies based on several factors:

• Cost of Living: Pennsylvania's cost of living affects salary expectations, with metropolitan areas typically offering higher compensation.
• Organization Size: Larger nonprofits with bigger budgets typically offer higher compensation packages.
• Sector: Different nonprofit sectors (health, education, social services, etc.) have varying compensation norms.
• Local Market: Competition for talent in Pennsylvania and the density of nonprofit organizations influence salary ranges.

About This Data

This benchmark data is sourced from IRS Form 990 filings submitted by nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. Form 990 reports compensation for officers, directors, trustees, key employees earning over $150,000, and the five highest-compensated employees earning over $100,000. For general staff positions not covered by Form 990, we supplement with Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data.

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Related Job Titles

This position may also be known as: Dir Comms, Dir Communications, DIR COMMUNICATIONS, DIR., COMMUNICATIONS, DIR., COMMUNICATIONS (FROM 1/22), SR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION AND PUB, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING, VP of Communications & Gov, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING, VP OF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA, DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING.