Marketing and communications salaries in the United States (C-level)

The median yearly salary of marketing and communications jobs in the United States (C-level) is USD 221,500, from 43 open positions with a salary. Half of them pay between USD 170,000 and USD 261,250.

Median yearly salary: USD 221,500

Middle half: USD 170,000 – USD 261,250

Amounts are yearly, in USD. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly pay is converted to a yearly amount. Positions in other currencies do not count.

All levels

Salary by level

Level	Median yearly salary	Middle half	Positions
Entry	USD 62,954	USD 43,680 – USD 82,004	184
Mid	USD 92,500	USD 74,953 – USD 120,000	189
Senior	USD 150,000	USD 117,500 – USD 178,388	572
Staff	USD 178,750	USD 140,000 – USD 215,000	408
C-level	USD 221,500	USD 170,000 – USD 261,250	43

Top paying companies

Orchestra — USD 147,500 (positions: 3)

Trend

From USD 209,745 on 2026-10-23 to USD 218,452 on 2026-11-12

Newest positions with a salary

SVP, Chief Communications Officer

LyftMobility and automotiveSan Francisco, CA

USD 325K–375K / year
Hybrid
C-level
Marketing and communications

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Vice President - Events, Marketing

StepStone GroupMedia, entertainment and advertisingNew York

USD 155K–175K / year
C-level
Marketing and communications

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VP of Marketing

FORT RoboticsManufacturing and hardwarePhiladelphia, PA

USD 200K–250K / year
C-level
Marketing and communications

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Sr. Vice President, Marketing & New Product Strategy

ARS Pharmaceuticals Operations, Inc.Biotech, pharma and medtechUS - Remote

USD 365K–405K / year
Remote
US only
C-level
Marketing and communications

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VP Marketing

WorkBoardE-commerce and retailChicago, Illinois, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; New York, New York, United States; Redwood City, California, United States; United States - Remote