Communications Manager salary in San Francisco

Employer-stated pay · updated Sep 21, 2026

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Communications Manager pay in San Francisco is measured from 15 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 10 postings put the middle half between $151,860 and $210,125, with a median of $188,750.

Pay moves with seniority here: mid-level around $188,750, senior around $177,500.

Against the 2 other measured markets for communications manager at mid-level, this sits highest; Chicago leads at $125,025.

1 of these ranges rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.

14 communications manager roles are open in San Francisco right now, 11 listing pay.

Level	Market range	Median	Sample
Mid	$151,860 – $210,125	$188,750	10
Senior	$176,500 – $192,300	$177,500	5hint

Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.

Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.