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Director of External Communications salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Director of External Communications roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 16, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director of External Communications: postings by posted pay5 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $180K to $220K. Median $220K; middle half $220K–$220K.Median $220K$180K$220K

Postings per pay band: $180K–$185K: 1; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 0; $205K–$210K: 0; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Director$220K median · $220K–$220K typical · 5 postingsDirector: middle half $220K–$220K, median $220K

Companies hiring

  1. Cooley$220K median · $220K–$220K typical · 4 postingsCooley: middle half $220K–$220K, median $220K
  2. Zip1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Cooley · $220K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$220K median · $220K–$220K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $220K–$220K, median $220K

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$220K median · $220K–$220K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $220K–$220K, median $220K

Newest Director of External Communications postings

  1. Director of External CommunicationsZip · Remote · $164K–$203K/yr · Posted Oct 7, 2026Apply
  2. Associate Director of External Communications (Business)Cooley · United States · $200K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026
  3. Associate Director of External Communications (Litigation)Cooley · United States · $200K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026
  4. Associate Director of External Communications (Litigation)Cooley · New York City, NY · $200K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026
  5. Associate Director of External Communications (Business)Cooley · New York City, NY · $200K–$240K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of External Communications make?

The median posted base pay for Director of External Communications jobs is $220K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Director of External Communications pay range?

The middle half of postings list $220K–$220K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $184K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Director of External Communications jobs?

By median posted pay: Cooley ($220K).

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