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Publicist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Publicist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$64,516
Average $64,516
Low $45,962
High $90,561

The average salary for a publicist is $64,516 per year in the United States. 52 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Publicist job openings in United States

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Associate Publicist - (Hybrid)
Penguin Random House3.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$56,000 a year
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Publicist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ALLEN INSTITUTE
 
$154,724per year
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
 
$133,333per year
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Amen Clinics, Inc.
 
$107,500per year
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Cox Enterprises
 
$101,700per year
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Cox Fleet (Part of Cox Enterpr...
 
$101,700per year
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West Coast Trial Lawyers
 
$100,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Publicists near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $106,036 per year
  2. North Bay Village, FL
    $97,770 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $65,979 per year
  4. Chandler, AZ
    $58,394 per year
  5. San Diego, CA
    $52,873 per year

Where can a Publicist earn more?

Compare salaries for Publicists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Publicist get paid in United States?

Junior Publicist

Job openings
Average $56,182 per year

Senior Publicist

Job openings
Average $72,440 per year