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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

$83,160
Average $83,160
Low $47,375
High $145,973

The average salary for a public relations manager is $83,160 per year in the United States. 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 20, 2026).

Public Relations Manager job openings in United States

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Mgr Marketing-Public Relations
Baylor Scott & White Health3.8out of 5 stars.
Temple, TX
21 hours 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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General Dynamics Ordnance and ...
 
$199,994per year
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Also
 
$197,500per year
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ByteDance
 
$196,168per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Relations Managers near United States

  1. Seattle, WA
    $106,531 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $106,432 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $97,848 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,735 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $82,924 per year

Where can a Public Relations Manager earn more?

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