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Public relations manager salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$82,051
Average $82,051
Low $46,077
High $146,111

The average salary for a public relations manager is $82,051 per year in the United States. 986 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Public Relations Manager job openings in United States

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Academic Program Coordinator -...
University of Tennessee Health Science Center4out of 5 stars.
Knoxville, TN
$40,000 - $43,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Public Relations Manager in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Angel Dental Care
 
$289,392per year
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Moffatt & Nichol
 
$249,600per year
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Apple
 
$211,850per year
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ByteDance
 
$198,114per year
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Also
 
$197,500per year
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Protingent
 
$192,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Relations Managers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $106,689 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $101,586 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $95,978 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $89,655 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $82,924 per year

Where can a Public Relations Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Public Relations Managers in different locations
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