How much does a Public Relations/Communications Specialist make?
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$63K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Public Relations/Communications Specialist is $63,235 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,654 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,581 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $51K-$79K/yr?
What are total pay estimates for a Public Relations/Communications Specialist at different companies?
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$59,515
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$55,459
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$27
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$54,992
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$55,189
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$66,234
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$62,569
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$54,947
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$54,969
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$62,194
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$51,676
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$50,828
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$61,836
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Public Relations/Communications Specialist Salaries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Media & Communications?
Media and communications jobs are expected to see increased demand due to growth in different communications platforms. Digital expertise will become increasingly important as consumers continue to shift away from print, radio and television and towards electronic media. Most media & communications careers require higher education, although this varies greatly depending on the field, and usually offer above-average pay.
Recent Salaries Shared
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$68K | $1K
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United States of America
| 10-14 years
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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$22 | $58K
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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United States of America
| 7-9 years
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United States of America
| 1-3 years
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United States of America
| 4-6 years
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$46K | $1K
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Public Relations/Communications Specialist pay FAQ
The average salary for a Public Relations/Communications Specialist is $63,235 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 41 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Public Relations/Communications Specialist employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Public Relations/Communications Specialist in United States is $78,993 per year.
The lowest salary for a Public Relations/Communications Specialist in United States is $50,788 per year.
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