Skip to content
Independent certification guide · exam data reviewed November 2026 Study guidesBrowse by fieldHow we review
Find a certification

CMP – Communication Management Professional

CMP – Communication Management Professional salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$70K–$110KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use CMP – Communication Management Professional

Communications DirectorCorporate Communications ManagerHead of Internal CommunicationsPublic Affairs Director

Salary compared with other Mass Communication certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
CMP – Communication Management ProfessionalAdvanced$70K–$110K
Google News Initiative CertificationBeginner$40K–$70K
Society of Environmental Journalists – SEJ TrainingBeginner$45K–$75K
APR – Accredited in Public RelationsAdvanced$65K–$105K

CMP – Communication Management Professional salary questions

How much do CMP – Communication Management Professional certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for CMP – Communication Management Professional holders is commonly in the $70K–$110K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use CMP – Communication Management Professional?

Common roles include Communications Director, Corporate Communications Manager, Head of Internal Communications, Public Affairs Director.

Will CMP – Communication Management Professional guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.