Director of Public Relations Salaries

How much does a Director of Public Relations make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

$147,777 / yrTotal Pay
$129,043 / yrBase Pay
$18,734 / yrAdditional Pay

$147,777

 / yr
$92K$239K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Director of Public Relations is $147,777 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $129,043 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 $18,734 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.

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Related Job Titles

For Director Of Public Relations

Some related job titles are Communications Director Salaries with median pay of $105,249, Director of Corporate Communications Salaries with median pay of $151,609, Director of Marketing and Communications Salaries with median pay of $140,825, Public Relations Director Salaries with median pay of $95,623.

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Four Seasons
4
Director of Public RelationsSee 6 salaries from this location

$127,955

 / yr
Walker Sands
3.5
PR DirectorSee 6 salaries from this location

$122,337

 / yr
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
3.7
Director of Public RelationsSee 5 salaries from this location

$112,499

 / yr
Savannah College of Art and Design
3.8
Director of Public RelationsSee 3 salaries from this location

$78,446

 / yr
Grandland International (NY)
4.7
Public Relations DirectorSee 3 salaries from this location

$98,228

 / yr
US Army
3.8
Public Relations DirectorSee 3 salaries from this location

$123,220

 / yr
CHRISTUS Health
3.5
Director of Public RelationsSee 3 salaries from this location

$140,321

 / yr

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US Air Force
4.1
Public Relations DirectorSee 3 salaries from this location

$131,986

 / yr
MGM Resorts International
3.7
Director of Public RelationsSee 3 salaries from this location

$176,312

 / yr
US Marine Corps
3.8
Public Relations DirectorSee 3 salaries from this location

$107,591

 / yr
True World Foods Of La
4.4
Public Relations DirectorSee 3 salaries from this location

$101,109

 / yr
zoovu
3.6
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$187,307

 / yr
FINN Partners
3.5
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$87,953

 / yr
Matheny Medical and Educational Center
3.4
Director Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$126,593

 / yr
Hamilton Local School District
2.9
Public Relations DirectorSee 2 salaries from this location

$81,930

 / yr
Hispanic Communications Network
3.2
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$92,191

 / yr
Rippe Keane Marketing
3.9
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$137,330

 / yr
Edelman Financial Engines
3.6
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$164,101

 / yr
Chick-fil-A
4.1
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$103,413

 / yr
Universal Music Group
3.7
Director of Public RelationsSee 2 salaries from this location

$146,529

 / yr
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Director of Public Relations Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Four Seasons Director of Public Relations salaries - 6 salaries reported$127,955/yr
Walker Sands PR Director salaries - 6 salaries reported$122,337/yr
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Director of Public Relations salaries - 5 salaries reported$112,499/yr
Savannah College of Art and Design Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$78,446/yr
Grandland International (NY) Public Relations Director salaries - 3 salaries reported$98,228/yr
US Army Public Relations Director salaries - 3 salaries reported$123,220/yr
CHRISTUS Health Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$140,321/yr
US Air Force Public Relations Director salaries - 3 salaries reported$131,986/yr
MGM Resorts International Director of Public Relations salaries - 3 salaries reported$176,312/yr
US Marine Corps Public Relations Director salaries - 3 salaries reported$107,591/yr
True World Foods Of La Public Relations Director salaries - 3 salaries reported$101,109/yr
zoovu Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$187,307/yr
FINN Partners Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$87,953/yr
Matheny Medical and Educational Center Director Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$126,593/yr
Hamilton Local School District Public Relations Director salaries - 2 salaries reported$81,930/yr
Hispanic Communications Network Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$92,191/yr
Rippe Keane Marketing Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$137,330/yr
Edelman Financial Engines Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$164,101/yr
Chick-fil-A Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$103,413/yr
Universal Music Group Director of Public Relations salaries - 2 salaries reported$146,529/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Director Of Public Relations in United States

The top paying industry for a Director Of Public Relations in United States is Hotels & Travel Accommodation with a median total pay of $120,227.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Hotels & Travel AccommodationHotels & Travel Accommodation$120,227

    0% Lower than other industries

Hotels & Travel Accommodation

Top paying companies in Hotels & Travel Accommodation for Director Of Public Relations are Four Seasons and Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows.

Four SeasonsFour Seasons$127,955/yr

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Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Director of Public Relations

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$110,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Director of Public Relations and Marketing

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$75,000

/yr

$65K | $10K

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
PR Director

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Director of Corporate Sponsorships

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
PR Director

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Director of Corporate Engagement

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$94,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Director of Corporate Partnerships

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$125,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

7-9 years
5 days ago
Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$138,000

/yr

Submitted 6 days ago

4-6 years
6 days ago
Director of Corporate Sales

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$171,000

/yr

$140K | $31K

Submitted 6 days ago

15+ years
6 days ago

Director of Public Relations pay FAQ

The average salary for a Director of Public Relations is $147,777 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 246 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director of Public Relations employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Director of Public Relations in United States is $190,948 per year.

The lowest salary for a Director of Public Relations in United States is $115,143 per year.

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