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Public Relations Specialists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Public Relations Specialists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+20.1% vs 2024
$86,060
Mean Salary
$76,380
Median Salary
$36.72
Hourly Rate
6,200 people work as Public Relations Specialists in Illinois
Public Relations Specialists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Public Relations Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $76,380 per year ($6,365/month).
This is 10.0% above the national average of $69,459.
Illinois ranks #12 out of 51 states for Public Relations Specialists pay.
Approximately 6,200 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 20.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Public Relations Specialists
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Communications and Media
4.91
English Language
4.73
Administration and Management
3.95
Customer and Personal Service
3.95
Sales and Marketing
3.91
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(90.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Public Relations Specialists in Illinois
Salaries for Public Relations Specialists in Illinois range from $47,690 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $139,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $102,950.
How much do Public Relations Specialists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Public Relations Specialists in Illinois is $76,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,060.
What is the salary range for a Public Relations Specialists in Illinois?
Salaries for Public Relations Specialists in Illinois range from $47,690 at the 10th percentile to $139,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,400 and $102,950.
What is the starting salary for a Public Relations Specialists in Illinois?
Entry-level Public Relations Specialists positions in Illinois typically start around $47,690 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,400 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Public Relations Specialists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,200 people are employed as Public Relations Specialists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Public Relations Specialists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Public Relations Specialists in Illinois is approximately $36.72 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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