Public Relations Specialist
USA (Remote)
ContractEntry level
1 day ago
Public Relations Specialist Salaries in the US
Based on 53 verified submissionsLast updated Oct 2, 2026Last updated Oct 2, 2026
What does a Public Relations Specialist earn in United States?
The median total compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in United States is $73,000, based on 53 verified salary submissions. Most Public Relations Specialist pay falls between $60,000 and $84,000, and the top 10% earn $95,000 or more.
Top
$95K/yr
90th Percentile
High
$84K/yr
75th Percentile
Median
$73K/yr
50th Percentile
Low
$60K/yr
25th Percentile
How we calculate this: we combine pay data from three sources, job postings, salaries self-reported by marketers, and pay verified by recruiters. Figures include base salary, bonus, and equity, and we update them as new data comes in, most recently on Oct 2, 2026.
Which companies pay the most?
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Recent submissions
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| $88,000 | 6 years | In-house | 5,001-10,000 | New York City | 1w ago |
| $90,000 | 5 years | In-house | 501-1,000 | Chicago | 1w ago |
| $95,000 | 5 years | In-house | 51-200 | United States | 2w ago |
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How does pay grow with experience?
Do in-house or agency roles pay more?
In-house
+16% more$73,000
$62K to $86KBased on 48 submissions
Agency
$63,000
$58K to $68KBased on 5 submissions
Does remote, hybrid, or on-site work pay more?
Remote
$72,000
Median total payBased on 7 submissions
Hybrid
+3% more$74,000
Median total payBased on 15 submissions
On-site
$68,000
Median total payBased on 31 submissions
Where does this role pay the most?
| Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Chicago | $95,000 | $90K to $102K | 5 submissions |
San Diego | $87,000 | $83K to $87K | 3 submissions |
Milwaukee | $80,000 | — | 3 submissions |
Recent Public Relations Specialist jobs
Public Relations Specialist
Interactive Government Holdings, Inc.
Bethesda, MD (Unknown)
In-houseMid level
2 days ago
Public Relations Specialist
Harmonic Inc.
Chicago, IL (Remote)
$117K/yr - $127K/yrIn-house
4 days ago
Public Relations Specialist (PMP Preferred)
Bethesda, MD (On-site)
$102K/yr - $122K/yrFull-time
4 days ago
Public Relations Specialist
B&P Solutions LLC
Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)
In-houseFull-time
5 days ago
Public Relations Specialist: Network News & Crisis Communications
Hackensack Meridian Health
Iselin, NJ (Hybrid)
In-houseFull-time
5 days ago
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