What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chief Communications Officer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Chief Communications Officer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS (76.0% above average), followed by Whitehorse, YT and Carcross, YT. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kentville, NS $124,632 $10,386 $2,396 $59.92 Whitehorse, YT $123,839 $10,319 $2,381 $59.54 Carcross, YT $123,767 $10,313 $2,380 $59.50 Diamond Ridge, AK $123,607 $10,300 $2,377 $59.43 Johnstonville, CA $123,347 $10,278 $2,372 $59.30 Haines Junction, YT $123,344 $10,278 $2,372 $59.30 North Cowichan, BC $122,981 $10,248 $2,365 $59.13 Duncan, BC $122,508 $10,209 $2,355 $58.90 Oak Bay, BC $122,285 $10,190 $2,351 $58.79 Victoria, BC $121,767 $10,147 $2,341 $58.54

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Q: How much does a Chief Communications Officer make?

The average annual pay for a chief communications officer in the United States is $70,830 a year — that works out to approximately $34.05 an hour. The middle 80% of Chief Communications Officers earn between $38,500 (10th percentile) and $140,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chief Communications Officer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Chief Communications Officer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Executive Officer at $80,472 (113.6%) above Chief Communications Officer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Executive Officer $151,302 $12,608 $2,909 $72.74 Chief Performance Officer $151,203 $12,600 $2,907 $72.69 Kaiser Permanente Ceo $139,887 $11,657 $2,690 $67.25 Ceo Manager $61,351 $5,112 $1,179 $29.50 Intern Cto $40,174 $3,347 $772 $19.31

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Chief Communications Officer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$70,830

Columbus

Ohio

$68,415

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How much does a Chief Communications Officer make?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chief Communications Officer in the United States is $70,830 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $34.05 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,362/week or $5,902/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $155,500 and as low as $31,000, the majority of Chief Communications Officer salaries currently range between $44,000 (25th percentile) to $76,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $140,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Chief Communications Officer varies greatly (by as much as 32000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Chief Communications Officer in your area makes on average $68,415 per year, or $2,415 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $70,830. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Chief Communications Officer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chief Communications Officer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chief Communications Officer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chief Communications Officer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $52,937 (74.7%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $53,802 (76.0%) above the $70,830 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chief Communications Officer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Kentville, NS, and Victoria, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chief Communications Officer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kentville, NS	$124,632	$10,386	$2,396	$59.92
Whitehorse, YT	$123,839	$10,319	$2,381	$59.54
Carcross, YT	$123,767	$10,313	$2,380	$59.50
Diamond Ridge, AK	$123,607	$10,300	$2,377	$59.43
Johnstonville, CA	$123,347	$10,278	$2,372	$59.30
Haines Junction, YT	$123,344	$10,278	$2,372	$59.30
North Cowichan, BC	$122,981	$10,248	$2,365	$59.13
Duncan, BC	$122,508	$10,209	$2,355	$58.90
Oak Bay, BC	$122,285	$10,190	$2,351	$58.79
Victoria, BC	$121,767	$10,147	$2,341	$58.54

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chief Communications Officer Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Chief Communications Officer category.

For example Executive Officer jobs pay as much as $80,472 (113.6%) more than the average Chief Communications Officer salary of $70,830. If you're qualified, finding work as a Executive Officer may help you make more money than that of the average Chief Communications Officer position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Executive Officer	$151,302	$12,608	$2,909	$72.74
Chief Performance Officer	$151,203	$12,600	$2,907	$72.69
Kaiser Permanente Ceo	$139,887	$11,657	$2,690	$67.25
Ceo Manager	$61,351	$5,112	$1,179	$29.50
Intern Cto	$40,174	$3,347	$772	$19.31

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