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Public relations intern salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a Public Relations Intern make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$19.36
same
as national average
Average $19.36
Low $17.95
High $21.43

The average salary for a public relations intern is $19.36 per hour in Washington, DC. 23 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Public Relations Intern in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
STAND TOGETHER
 
$90,000per year
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World Resources Institute
 
$49,920per year
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American Petroleum Institute (...
 
$46,800per year
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YMCA
 
$42,006per year
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Destination DC
 
$40,907per year
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The Joint Commission
 
$40,560per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Relations Interns near Washington, DC

  1. Seattle, WA
    $21.07 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $20.56 per hour
  3. San Francisco, CA
    $20.38 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $20.05 per hour
  5. Boston, MA
    $19.69 per hour

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