How much does a Community Relations Director make in the United States? The average Community Relations Director salary in the United States is $181,531 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $159,712 and $207,976. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Community Relations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Community Relations Director Salary $139,848 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Community Relations Director Salary $159,712 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Community Relations Director Salary $181,531 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Community Relations Director Salary $207,976 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Community Relations Director Salary $232,053 US July 25, 2023
25% $159,712 10% $139,848 90% $232,053 75% $207,976 $181,531 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Community Relations Specialist

Gold Coast Health Plan - Camarillo, CA

Director of Extension External Relations

Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Director of Community Relations and Marketing

Center for Human Development, Inc. - La Grande, OR

Director of Community Organizing/Outreach

St. John's Community Health - Los Angeles, CA

Job Description for Community Relations Director

Community Relations Director directs the community relations strategy and programs designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Oversees the planning of outreach programs that engage, support, and partner with the community and produce a positive impact to address local issues. Being a Community Relations Director collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop clear objectives and deliver meaningful and measurable results. Supports community relations programs' entire life cycle, including coordinating events, managing volunteers, and executing grant proposals. Additionally, Community Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Community Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Community Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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