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Public relations manager salary in Washington, DC (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$82,924
same
as national average
Average $82,924
Low $50,757
High $135,476

The average salary for a public relations manager is $82,924 per year in Washington, DC. 30 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 20, 2026).

Public Relations Manager job openings in Washington, DC

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Senior Manager, Defense Public...
Pratt & Whitney3.8out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$132,400 - $251,600 a year
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Public Relations Manager in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Sony
 
$175,000per year
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Medallia
 
$135,000per year
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comply
 
$126,500per year
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Jones Networking
 
$105,000per year
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Kaiser Permanente
 
$100,453per year
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TMG
 
$95,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Relations Managers near Washington, DC

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $108,087 per year
  2. Seattle, WA
    $106,531 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $96,936 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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