City of Philadelphia / May Mayor / Director of Communications
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Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
4 employees hold this title in May Mayor. Median total compensation for the role is $83,787, above the department median of $22,058.
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Director of Communications is held in 7 City of Philadelphia departments. In May Mayor, the median of $83,787 ranks #2 of 7.
Median total compensation for the Director of Communications role in other City of Philadelphiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.
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This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $28,138 ranks #4 of 4. See Director of Communications across all of City of Philadelphia →
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Director of Communications/May Mayor
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Kevin Lessard holds the role of Director of Communications at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $126,209.
Director of Communications/May Mayor
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At May Mayor, Deana Gamble serves as a Director of Communications. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $125,367.
Director of Communications/May Mayor
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Joseph Grace holds the role of Director of Communications at May Mayor. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,207.
Director of Communications/May Mayor
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Sarah Peterson works as a Director of Communications for May Mayor. Their status is salaried. Sarah earned $32,225 in 2024.