How much does a Director of Public Relations make?

Updated Sep 24, 2021

Industry

Employer Size

Experience

$80,990 /yr
Average Base Pay

73 salaries

$44K

Low

$81K

Average

$150K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

The national average salary for Director of Public Relations is $80,990 per year in United States. Filter by location to see Director of Public Relations salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 73 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director of Public Relations employees.

How much should you negotiate?

See how your offer stacks up to other pay packages and negotiate confidently.

Analyze Offer

Related Job Titles

Communications Director

$87,920

per year

View SalariesSee Open Jobs

Director of Corporate Communications

$125,431

per year

View SalariesSee Open Jobs

Director of Marketing and Communications

$91,613

per year

View SalariesSee Open Jobs

Public Relations Director

$81,799

per year

View SalariesSee Open Jobs

Salaries by Company

Location

or

Find a Specific Employer

Sort:

Company

Average Base Salary in (USD)

Range

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
4★

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

Director of Public Relations

$101,340

 /yr
Range: $101K - $107K
5 salaries
See 5 salaries from all locations

$101K

$107K

$101,340 - $106,954 Range

CHRISTUS Health
3.6★

CHRISTUS Health

Director of Public Relations

$55,332

 /yr
Range: $54K - $56K
3 salaries
See 3 salaries from all locations

$54K

$56K

$54,268 - $56,396 Range

Four Seasons
4.2★

Four Seasons

Director of Public Relations

$111,091

 /yr
Range: $106K - $113K
3 salaries
See 4 salaries from all locations

$106K

$113K

$106,089 - $112,870 Range

Savannah College of Art and Design
3.7★

Savannah College of Art and Design

Director of Public Relations

$77,779

 /yr
Range: $77K - $83K
3 salaries
See 4 salaries from all locations

$77K

$83K

$77,372 - $83,110 Range

Rippe Keane Marketing
4.2★

Rippe Keane Marketing

Director of Public Relations
About 

$96K -$104K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$96K

$104K

$96,147 - $103,976 Range

Hispanic Communications Network
3.4★

Hispanic Communications Network

Director of Public Relations
About 

$101K -$107K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$101K

$107K

$100,608 - $107,357 Range

University of Northern Colorado
3.9★

University of Northern Colorado

Director of Public Relations
About 

$80K -$85K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$80K

$85K

$79,512 - $85,434 Range

Is this helpful? The community relies on everyone sharing –Add Anonymous Salary
Universal Music Group
3.9★

Universal Music Group

Director of Public Relations
About 

$74K -$119K

2 salaries
See 3 salaries from all locations

$74K

$119K

$73,940 - $118,748 Range

zoovu
4.1★

zoovu

Director of Public Relations
About 

$103K -$111K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$103K

$111K

$102,554 - $110,621 Range

MGM Resorts International
3.6★

MGM Resorts International

Director of Public Relations
About 

$67K -$72K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$67K

$72K

$66,582 - $72,001 Range

Edelman Financial Engines
3.2★

Edelman Financial Engines

Director of Public Relations
About 

$163K -$177K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$163K

$177K

$163,207 - $176,590 Range

Executive Touch
4.3★

Executive Touch

Director of Public Relations
About 

$49K -$53K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$49K

$53K

$48,549 - $52,741 Range

Great Plains Laboratory
3.3★

Great Plains Laboratory

Director of Public Relations - Hourly
About 

$22 -$23

 hourly
2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$22

$23

$22 - $23 Range

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
3.9★

Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Director of Public Relations
About 

$67K -$81K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$67K

$81K

$66,629 - $80,836 Range

Morris Heights Health Center
2.4★

Morris Heights Health Center

Director of Public Relations
About 

$74K -$81K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$74K

$81K

$73,596 - $81,288 Range

Chick-fil-A
3.9★

Chick-fil-A

Director of Public Relations
About 

$48K -$52K

2 salaries
See 2 salaries from all locations

$48K

$52K

$48,009 - $51,786 Range

Finn Partners
3.9★

Finn Partners

Director of Public Relations
About 

$64K -$70K

2 salaries
See 3 salaries from all locations

$64K

$70K

$63,750 - $69,530 Range

College of Lake County
4.3★

College of Lake County

Director of Public Relations - Hourly
About 

$10 -$11

 hourly
2 salaries
See 3 salaries from all locations

$10

$11

$10 - $11 Range

Bank of Punjab
3.8★

Bank of Punjab

Director of Public Relations
About 

$122K -$133K

1 salaries
See 1 salaries from all locations

$122K

$133K

$122,465 - $133,101 Range

Hardin-Simmons University
4.1★

Hardin-Simmons University

Director of Public Relations
About 

$45K -$48K

1 salaries
See 1 salaries from all locations

$45K

$48K

$44,562 - $47,652 Range

Download as data Table

Director of Public Relations Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Director of Public Relations salaries - 5 salaries reported$101,340/yr
CHRISTUS Health Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$55,332/yr
Four Seasons Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$111,091/yr
Savannah College of Art and Design Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$77,779/yr
Rippe Keane Marketing Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$100,481/yr
Hispanic Communications Network Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$103,748/yr
University of Northern Colorado Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$82,466/yr
Universal Music Group Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$94,737/yr
zoovu Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$106,408/yr
MGM Resorts International Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$69,165/yr
Edelman Financial Engines Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$171,317/yr
Executive Touch Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$50,339/yr
Great Plains Laboratory Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$22/hr
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$73,422/yr
Morris Heights Health Center Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$77,331/yr
Chick-fil-A Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$50,012/yr
Finn Partners Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$67,037/yr
College of Lake County Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$11/hr
Bank of Punjab Director of Public Relations salaries - 1 salaries reported$127,605/yr
Hardin-Simmons University Director of Public Relations salaries - 1 salaries reported$45,980/yr
Viewing 1 - 10 of 8,674

Frequently asked questions about a Director of Public Relations salaries

The national average salary for a Director of Public Relations is $80,990 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Director of Public Relations salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 73 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Public Relations employees.

The highest salary for a Director of Public Relations in United States is $149,513 per year.

The lowest salary for a Director of Public Relations in United States is $43,872 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Director of Public Relations or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Director of Public Relations.

Recent Salary Reports

Below are the most recent director of public relations salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

$90,000
per year
A Director of Public Relations in the Phoenix, AZ Area area reported making $90,000 per year
Job Highlights
8-10 years experience
Phoenix, AZ Area area
Full-time
 
201 to 500 employees
Company - Private
$75,000
per year
A Director of Corporate Training in the Winchester, VA Area area reported making $75,000 per year
Job Highlights
5-7 years experience
Winchester, VA Area area
Full-time
 
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Private
$57,000
per year
A Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in the Burlington, VT Area area reported making $57,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Burlington, VT Area area
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Nonprofit Organization
$96,831
per year
A Director of Public Relations in the Austin, TX Area area reported making $96,831 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Austin, TX Area area
Full-time
 
10000+ employees
Company - Public
$95,000
per year
A Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in the Boston, MA Area area reported making $95,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Boston, MA Area area
Full-time
 
201 to 500 employees
College / University
$141,519
per year
A Public Relations Director in the Des Moines, IA Area area reported making $141,519 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Des Moines, IA Area area
Full-time
 
1001 to 5000 employees
Company - Public
$70,000
per year
An Expansion Director in the Seattle, WA Area area reported making $70,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Seattle, WA Area area
Full-time
 
1 to 50 employees
Company - Private
$130,000
per year
A PR Director in the Colorado Springs, CO Area area reported making $130,000 per year
Job Highlights
10+ years experience
Colorado Springs, CO Area area
Full-time
 
1001 to 5000 employees
Nonprofit Organization
Don't Miss Out On a Job You Love
Upload a resume to easily apply to jobs from anywhere. It's simple to set up.