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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Public Relations Managers Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, public relations managers earn a median of $122,950 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$122,950
Bottom 10%
$69,700
Top 10%
$213,290
Employed in Illinois
2,890

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, public relations managers earn a median of $122,950 — 11% below the national median of $138,520. Locally the range runs $69,700 to $213,290. About 2,890 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #19 of 50 states for public relations managers pay — roughly the 63th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $185,810) by 51%. State employment of about 2,890 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$138,520
US bottom 10%
$78,880
US top 10%
$239,200+

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