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Director of public relations salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Director of Public Relations make in the United States?

Average base salary

$117,344
Average $117,344
Low $69,778
High $197,334

The average salary for a director of public relations is $117,344 per year in the United States. 242 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Director of Public Relations job openings in United States

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Senior Director, Foundation Re...
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art4out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$152,000 - $158,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Public Relations in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Children's Home Society of Flo...
 
$500,000per year
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Mayer Brown LLP
 
$317,150per year
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KBW Financial Staffing & Recru...
 
$275,000per year
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Ropes & Gray LLP
 
$271,875per year
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Dolby
 
$271,500per year
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher ...
 
$270,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Public Relationses near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $166,414 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $158,718 per year
  3. Denver, CO
    $149,023 per year
  4. New York, NY
    $146,409 per year
  5. Canton, MA
    $141,109 per year

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