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City of Philadelphia / Philadelphia Department of Prisons / Director of Communications

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Director of Communications

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

2 employees hold this title in Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Median total compensation for the role is $19,234, below the department median of $19,950.

Employees
2
Total payroll
$38.5K
Role median
$19,234
Agency median
$19,950
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This role across City of Philadelphia

Director of Communications is held in 7 City of Philadelphia departments. In Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the median of $19,234 ranks #7 of 7.

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Director of Communications beyond City of Philadelphia

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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$59,211 · 11

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Employees with this title

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John Mitchell

Director of Communications/Philadelphia Department of Prisons

2026 total comp
$19,861
Base pay
$19,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,861
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$86,585
Employee Category
Exempt
Job Code
D506
Public Id
16390
Total Pay
$19,861

John Mitchell holds the role of Director of Communications at Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $19,861.

Mallie Salerno

Director of Communications/Philadelphia Department of Prisons

2020 total comp
$18,607
Base pay
$18,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,607
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$75,000
Employee Category
Exempt
Job Code
D506
Public Id
26723
Total Pay
$18,607

Mallie Salerno is a Director of Communications at Philadelphia Department of Prisons. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $18,607.