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Public Relations Manager

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Average base salary
$170,500 / year
$14,200 per month · $81.97 per hour

25th percentile
$110,500
Average
$170,500
75th percentile
$211,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
About this role

Public Relations Manager is a professional role in the Management job family, focused on Public Relations Manager work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Public Relations Manager pays 24% above the average across 37 roles in the Management job family (family average $137,000).

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Public Relations Manager make?

The average base salary for a Public Relations Manager in the United States is $170,500 per year, or about $81.97 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $110,500 and $211,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $137,000 across 37 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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