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Public Relations Managers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Public Relations Managers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$131,990
Median Annual Salary
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+7.4% vs 2024
$142,720
Mean Salary
$131,990
Median Salary
$63.46
Hourly Rate
2,770 people work as Public Relations Managers in Illinois
Public Relations Managers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Public Relations Managers in Illinois earn a median salary of $131,990 per year ($10,999/month).
This is 2.0% above the national average of $129,420.
Illinois ranks #19 out of 48 states for Public Relations Managers pay.
Approximately 2,770 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 7.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Public Relations Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
Salary Range: Public Relations Managers in Illinois
Salaries for Public Relations Managers in Illinois range from $75,730 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $221,440 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $98,400 and $169,640.
How much do Public Relations Managers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Public Relations Managers in Illinois is $131,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $142,720.
What is the salary range for a Public Relations Managers in Illinois?
Salaries for Public Relations Managers in Illinois range from $75,730 at the 10th percentile to $221,440 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $98,400 and $169,640.
What is the starting salary for a Public Relations Managers in Illinois?
Entry-level Public Relations Managers positions in Illinois typically start around $75,730 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $98,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Public Relations Managers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,770 people are employed as Public Relations Managers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Public Relations Managers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Public Relations Managers in Illinois is approximately $63.46 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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