Salaries//Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialist salary in US

Average Base Salary in US

$61,160
$4,690
Additional Cash Compensation
$65,850
Total Compensation
Median: 60,000
Min: $37K
Max: $140K

How Much Does a Public Relations Specialist Make in US?

The average salary for a Public Relations Specialist in US is $61,160. The average additional cash compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in US is $4,690. The average total compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in US is $65,850. Public Relations Specialist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Public Relations Specialist employees in US.

Public Relations Specialist
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best-paying cities for Public Relations Specialist

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salaries for software engineers are New York City, Remote, San Francisco, Seattle and St. Louis.
City NameAverage SalaryCompared to National Average
New York City, NY$110,000
+ 44% (61,102)
Remote$92,000
+ 34% (61,102)
San Francisco, CA$79,250
+ 23% (61,102)
Seattle, WA$70,250
+ 13% (61,102)
St. Louis, MO$68,571
+ 11% (61,102)
Washington DC$68,250
+ 10% (61,102)
San Diego, CA$67,429
+ 9% (61,102)
Portland, OR$65,500
+ 7% (61,102)
Miami, FL$65,286
+ 6% (61,102)
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX$65,286
+ 6% (61,102)

Public Relations Specialist Salary by gender

The average Public Relations Specialist salary for women is $71,319 and the average Public Relations Specialist salary for men is $78,000.

Public Relations Specialist Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Public Relations Specialist with 7+ years of experience is $79,333. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $45,000.

Public Relations Specialist Salary ranges

The most common Public Relations Specialist salary in US is between $70k - $80k.

Average Marketing salaries in US

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
Marketing Assistant$44,231
Min: $43K
Max: $47K
SEO Specialist$54,809
Min: $38K
Max: $130K
Marketing Coordinator$59,132
Min: $34K
Max: $115K
Public Relations Specialist$61,160
Min: $37K
Max: $140K
Marketing Associate$61,448
Min: $36K
Max: $150K
Marketing Specialist$61,733
Min: $51K
Max: $100K
Event Planner$64,225
Min: $40K
Max: $168K
Market Research Analyst$64,949
Min: $60K
Max: $73K
Marketing Analyst$65,755
Min: $62K
Max: $69K
Community Manager$67,271
Min: $36K
Max: $162K
Copywriter$72,341
Min: $38K
Max: $230K
Social Media Manager$72,834
Min: $40K
Max: $160K
Marketing Project Manager$77,384
Min: $74K
Max: $86K
Email Marketing Manager$78,333
Min: $48K
Max: $200K
SEO Manager$80,083
Min: $50K
Max: $200K
Public Relations Manager$82,992
Min: $44K
Max: $210K
Content Marketing Manager$85,587
Min: $40K
Max: $210K
Digital Marketing Manager$86,601
Min: $45K
Max: $175K
Marketing Manager$91,164
Min: $36K
Max: $210K
Marketing Operations Manager$95,952
Min: $48K
Max: $220K
Brand Manager$103,555
Min: $37K
Max: $265K
Senior Marketing Manager$116,721
Min: $65K
Max: $250K
Product Marketing Manager$117,712
Min: $55K
Max: $325K
Senior Product Marketing Manager$138,444
Min: $70K
Max: $325K
Director of Marketing$146,058
Min: $50K
Max: $300K
Director of Product Marketing$170,965
Min: $90K
Max: $534K
Vice President of Marketing$197,636
Min: $116K
Max: $505K
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)$225,189
Min: $80K
Max: $485K

Career Info

Public Relations Specialist jobs in US

Sr. Media Relations Strategist - Hybrid

Chicago, IL
3 days ago
Start a Rewarding Career with Alliant The Sr. Media Relations Strategist will lead media relations and reputation strategies and implement corresponding tactics including media outreach, press strategy, corresponding internal and external communication initiatives, community outreach, thought leadership media and spearhead awards program. Serve as the lead on public relations and narrative development, including ensuring strategic alignment with

PR Manager

New York City, NY
3 weeks ago
The Job OwnBackup is one of the fastest growing global SaaS companies. With nearly 6,000 customers, we are ranked on the Forbes Cloud 100 as one of the world's top private cloud companies and have raised over $500 million in funding from AIkeon Capital, B Capital Group, BlackRock Private Equity Partners, Insight Partners and others. This role reports to the VP of CommunicationsOwnBackup, a leading data protection platform, is seeking a skilled and

Senior Manager, Consumer PR

New York City, NY
1 week ago
$120,000
Annually
WW is looking for candidates to help change people's lives. We are a global wellness technology company inspiring millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. We do this through engaging digital experiences, face-to-face workshops and sustainable programs that encourage people to move more, shift their mindset and eat healthier while enjoying the foods they love. By drawing on over five decades of experience and expertise in

Head of Brand Marketing & PR

San Francisco, CA
1 week ago
Create The Circular Economy With Us At Reebelo.com, we empower customers to buy their favorite tech devices in a more sustainable way. Our mission is to refresh the way we all consume tech, delivered through a platform built on sustainable values and quality-assured devices. We are looking for motivated team members like yourself with an innovative mindset. In 2 years we expanded to 7 countries, secured $50M from top investors, and scaled to 8

Senior Public Relations Manager

Remote
6 days ago
As the Senior Public Relations Manager, your responsibility includes establishing, setting up, and managing calls with industry analysts and Chainlink Labs spokespeople. You'll ensure that these professionals are equipped with the most recent and relevant information about Chainlink and Chainlink Labs, its products, web3 services, and strategic direction. This includes providing pre-brief materials, scheduling calls and follow-ups, addressing

Manager, Communications & Public Relations

Chicago, IL
1 week ago
About Attain Built for consumers and companies, alike In a world driven by data, we believe consumers and businesses can coexist. Our founders had a vision to empower consumers to leverage their greatest asset—their data—in exchange for modern financial services. Built with this vision in mind, our platform allows consumers to access savings tools, earned wages and rewards without cost or hidden fees. In exchange, they give permission to use their

Sr. Director Corporate Communications & Public Relations

Los Angeles, CA
1 day ago
$175,000 - $225,000
Annually
Who We AreMunchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!Founded in 1990, Munchkin has

PR & External Communications Manager

Chicago, IL
1 week ago
The Role  The PR & External Communications Manager will be responsible for managing Green Thumb’s public relations activities including press releases, media inquiries, briefing documents and communication materials for external audiences. With a focus on earned media, this role will increase corporate brand awareness and build positive company reputation through effective planning and media management strategies. The PR & External Communications

Senior Specialist- Brand PR

Chicago, IL
2 weeks ago
Description & RequirementsLocation: Chicago- IL - Corporate Business HoursWhat do we bring to the table? Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA- HSA- FSA)- 5 different carrier choices Prescription (Rx) card Full suite of additional plans: vision- dental- life- disability- adoption/family planning reimbursement- childcare- parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example- $50

Account Manager IR /PR

Remote
2 weeks ago
Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: San Francisco,CA,United States | ,TX,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;New York,NY,United StatesWho is Notified:Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in building new technologies to help our clients adapt to digital transformation in communication. We are currently working with over 13,000 clients

Account Manager IR /PR

New York City, NY
2 weeks ago
Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: San Francisco,CA,United States | ,TX,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;New York,NY,United StatesWho is Notified:Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in building new technologies to help our clients adapt to digital transformation in communication. We are currently working with over 13,000 clients

Account Manager IR /PR

El Segundo
2 weeks ago
Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: San Francisco,CA,United States | ,TX,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;New York,NY,United StatesWho is Notified:Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in building new technologies to help our clients adapt to digital transformation in communication. We are currently working with over 13,000 clients

Skills that affect Public Relations Specialist salaries in US

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Brand Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
2
Copywriting
0% have this skill
3
Public & Media Relations
0% have this skill
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Social Media Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
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Marketing Research & Strategy
0% have this skill
6
Email Marketing
0% have this skill

Average Public Relations Specialist Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Public Relations Specialist make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $72,500 on average.

Recent Public Relations Specialist salaries in US

$55,000
Yearly Salary
A Assistant Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $55,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Media Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $48,000 with +$1,440 in additional cash compensation
< 1 Year of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Media Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $48,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago, IL
$58,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $58,000 with +$1,200 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago, IL
$52,500
Yearly Salary
A Assistant Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $52,500
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$50,000
Yearly Salary
A Assistant Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $50,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$69,000
Yearly Salary
A Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $69,000 with +$1,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $60,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Austin, TX
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Assistant Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $48,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Greater Denver Area
$60,000
Yearly Salary
A Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $60,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Greater Denver Area