How much does a Communications Director earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Communications Director in Canada ranges from CAD 116,996 to CAD 132,504 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,507 job listings

Salary Guide

Communications Director Salary in Canada

Based on 3,507 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$116,996 - $132,504

Median salary

$116,996 - $132,504

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$79K

25th percentile$99K

Median$117K

75th percentile$133K

90th percentile$152K

50% of professionals earn between $98,595 - $132,504 CAD

The median salary is $116,996

Top cities

Toronto711 job openings

Winnipeg218 job openings

Calgary215 job openings

Vancouver143 job openings

Ottawa128 job openings

Edmonton126 job openings

Montreal68 job openings

Mississauga62 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)43 job openings

Burlington42 job openings

Moncton32 job openings

Saskatoon27 job openings

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Communications Director

3,507 job openings

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The average salary for a Communications Director in Canada is CAD 116,996 - CAD 132,504 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 124,750 per year, based on 3,507 active job listings.

The cities with the most Communications Director job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa. Toronto leads with 711 job openings.

Explore 3,507 Communications Director job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.