Public Relations Manager salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$102,167
$8,302
Additional Cash Compensation
$110,469
Total Compensation
Median: 95,000
Min: $58K
Max: $210K
How Much Does a Public Relations Manager Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a Public Relations Manager in Chicago is $102,167. The average additional cash compensation for a Public Relations Manager in Chicago is $8,302. The average total compensation for a Public Relations Manager in Chicago is $110,469. Public Relations Manager salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Public Relations Manager employees in Chicago.
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Public Relations Manager Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Public Relations Manager with 7+ years of experience is $129,571. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $60,000.
Public Relations Manager Salary ranges
The most common Public Relations Manager salary in Chicago is between $80k - $90k.
Average Marketing salaries in Chicago
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
---|---|---|
Marketing Coordinator | $56,379 | Min: $45K Max: $78K |
Marketing Associate | $62,762 | Min: $45K Max: $95K |
Public Relations Specialist | $69,833 | Min: $62K Max: $80K |
Social Media Manager | $73,304 | Min: $52K Max: $125K |
Community Manager | $74,750 | Min: $65K Max: $87K |
SEO Specialist | $80,750 | Min: $60K Max: $120K |
Content Marketing Manager | $84,852 | Min: $60K Max: $135K |
Event Planner | $85,563 | Min: $75K Max: $110K |
Digital Marketing Manager | $87,375 | Min: $67K Max: $131K |
Email Marketing Manager | $89,382 | Min: $69K Max: $128K |
SEO Manager | $90,400 | Min: $70K Max: $124K |
Marketing Manager | $93,964 | Min: $65K Max: $160K |
Marketing Operations Manager | $94,311 | Min: $75K Max: $152K |
Public Relations Manager | $102,167 | Min: $58K Max: $210K |
Senior Marketing Manager | $105,060 | Min: $70K Max: $141K |
Brand Manager | $109,286 | Min: $90K Max: $120K |
Product Marketing Manager | $114,541 | Min: $79K Max: $226K |
Senior Product Marketing Manager | $138,773 | Min: $90K Max: $180K |
Director of Marketing | $138,949 | Min: $98K Max: $220K |
Director of Product Marketing | $162,857 | Min: $135K Max: $200K |
Vice President of Marketing | $182,483 | Min: $130K Max: $300K |
CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $247,000 | Min: $200K Max: $300K |
Career Info
Public Relations Manager jobs in Chicago

Sr. Marketing Manager, PR and Communications
+50
THE OPPORTUNITY:This is a remote opportunity and is open to candidates that reside anywhere in the United States. Must be able to work out of Mountain, Central, and/or, Eastern Time Zones. The VelocityEHS Senior Marketing Manager, PR and Communications is responsible for strategizing and managing key global activities related to public relations, analyst relations, global event communications and general brand building to positively raise the

Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: Chicago,IL,United States | New York,NY,United StatesPublic Relations/Investor Relations Account Executive job description Notified advances the way companies communicate with their employees, customers, investors and the public. We are proud to power mission critical communications such as marketing webinars, virtual events, product launches, employee town

Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: San Francisco,CA,United States | ,TX,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;New York,NY,United StatesWho is Notified:Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in building new technologies to help our clients adapt to digital transformation in communication. We are currently working with over 13,000 clients

Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: ,NY,United States | ,TX,United States;Boston,MA,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;San Francisco,CA,United StatesSr Account Executive Location: Chicago, San Francisco, El Segundo, Boston or New York CityHybrid or Remote depending on locationWho is Notified?Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in

Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: ,NY,United States | ,TX,United States;Boston,MA,United States;El Segundo,CA,United States;San Francisco,CA,United StatesSr Account Executive Location: Chicago, San Francisco, El Segundo, Boston or New York CityHybrid or Remote depending on locationWho is Notified?Notified is a global disrupter of the digital communications space and is a thought leader in

Job DescriptionFor this opening we will consider candidates from the following locations: Chicago,IL,United States | El Segundo,CA,United States;New York,NY,United StatesSales Enablement contributes to Notified's business by owning and executing programmed learning experiences that ensure the financial and professional success of our global Sales organization. Sales Enablement programs focus on vital areas such as sales skills development

PR & External Communications Manager
+34
The Role
The PR & External Communications Manager will be responsible for managing Green Thumb’s public relations activities including press releases, media inquiries, briefing documents and communication materials for external audiences. With a focus on earned media, this role will increase corporate brand awareness and build positive company reputation through effective planning and media management strategies. The PR & External Communications

Senior Specialist- Brand PR
+46
Description & RequirementsLocation: Chicago- IL - Corporate Business HoursWhat do we bring to the table?
Benefits begin immediately upon hire. Fully customizable medical plans (HRA- HSA- FSA)- 5 different carrier choices
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Full suite of additional plans: vision- dental- life- disability- adoption/family planning reimbursement- childcare- parental leave LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example- $50
Skills that affect Public Relations Manager salaries in Chicago
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Public & Media Relations
1% have this skill
2
Social Media Marketing & Strategy
0% have this skill
3
Employee Relations
0% have this skill
4
Full Cycle Recruiting
0% have this skill
5
Onboarding
0% have this skill
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Recruitment
0% have this skill
Average Public Relations Manager Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Public Relations Manager make the most at companies with 201-500 employees, earning $124,400 on average.
Recent Public Relations Manager salaries in Chicago
$59,000
Yearly Salary
A PR Manager reported a yearly salary of $59,000 with +$1,770 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$59,000
Yearly Salary
A PR Manager reported a yearly salary of $59,000 with +$1,770 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$58,000
Yearly Salary
A PR Manager reported a yearly salary of $58,000 with +$1,740 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$58,000
Yearly Salary
A PR Manager reported a yearly salary of $58,000 with +$1,740 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$210,000
Yearly Salary
A Head of Communications reported a yearly salary of $210,000
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Manager of Public Relations reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$27,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Director reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$117,000
Yearly Salary
A Communications Manager reported a yearly salary of $117,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Communications Manager reported a yearly salary of $115,000 with +$11,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A PR Communications Manager reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$9,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
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201-500 Employees
Chicago