Public Relations Specialist salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$58,618
$5,040
Additional Cash Compensation
$63,658
Total Compensation
Median: $59K
Min: $32K
Max: $80K
How Much Does a Public Relations Specialist Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $58,618. The average additional cash compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $5,040. The average total compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $63,658. Public Relations Specialist salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In Chicago from anonymous Public Relations Specialist employees in Chicago.
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Public Relations Specialist jobs in Chicago
PR Specialist
+20
ThinkMarkets is seeking a savvy Public Relations Specialist to join our Chicago team! This individual will be responsible for all global external communication regarding ThinkMarkets. This role will work cross-functionally across multiple international business units to tell the story of our company, ensure consistent brand voice globally, and increase brand awareness and visibility. The ideal candidate will have experience within financial
Support Tempus’ media relations activity by regularly pitching and liaising with both local and national healthcare and business media.
Partner with any external Communications agencies hired by Tempus to execute a coordinated media relations strategy.
Draft and distribute press releases.
Work with key business partners on joint news announcements .
Draft and handle submissions for specific awards (i.e. FastCompany’s Most Innovative Companies).
Collaborate with the Marketing team on the creation and execution of integrated campaigns.
The Opportunity: We are looking for a PR and Communications Manager to support the marketing team with all media and industry relations. You will have a key role planning and executing Litera's internal and external public relations and communication strategies, as well as, cultivating media coverage. You are a strategic thinker that can lay a foundation for ongoing PR efforts while being organized and efficient enough to react and capitalize on
PR & Communications Director (contract)
+54
Develop a comprehensive communications strategy across platforms and identify public relations opportunities, goals, and tactics for Rightpoint that support the organization's strategic plan and mission.
Create a media relations engagement strategy and planned roster of storylines and releases/placed stories that build our brand.
Develop proactive, effective and compelling media messages and story ideas and create new opportunities for Rightpoint spokespeople.
Create and maintain a calendar of PR-worthy moments, milestones, announcements, etc., and monitor news coverage.
Develop relationships with media relevant to Rightpoint and pro-actively cultivate media coverage aligned with the PR Strategy.
SaaS PR Manager - Agency
+36
As a PR manager at this growing agency, you will have the opportunity to interact and build relationships with national and trade media, as well as client contacts from a variety of SaaS brands across the country.
In this role, you will own and execute PR projects on behalf of clients, including media outreach and the development of press releases and other content used to fulfill editorial requests from national and trade media outlets. You’ll
Public Relations Specialist Salary ranges
The most common Public Relations Specialist salary in Chicago is between $40k - $50k.
Average Public Relations Specialist Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Public Relations Specialist make the most at companies with 1-10 employees, earning $77,000 on average.
Public Relations Specialist Salary by gender
The average Public Relations Specialist salary for women is $64,700 and the average Public Relations Specialist salary for men is $70,000.
Public Relations Specialist Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Public Relations Specialist with 7+ years of experience is $77,000.
Average Marketing salaries in Chicago
| Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Coordinator | $53,577 | Min: $40K Max: $78K |
| SEO Specialist | $53,750 | Min: $38K Max: $93K |
| Event Planner | $57,332 | Min: $36K Max: $77K |
| Marketing Associate | $57,613 | Min: $40K Max: $87K |
| Public Relations Specialist | $58,618 | Min: $32K Max: $80K |
| Community Manager | $63,222 | Min: $45K Max: $87K |
| Social Media Manager | $67,004 | Min: $35K Max: $125K |
| Content Marketing Manager | $71,838 | Min: $33K Max: $130K |
| SEO Manager | $72,381 | Min: $57K Max: $95K |
| Public Relations Manager | $73,833 | Min: $45K Max: $135K |
| Email Marketing Manager | $74,388 | Min: $57K Max: $95K |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $79,390 | Min: $45K Max: $118K |
| Marketing Manager | $87,710 | Min: $45K Max: $150K |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $95,213 | Min: $50K Max: $130K |
| Brand Manager | $99,167 | Min: $74K Max: $132K |
| Product Marketing Manager | $109,714 | Min: $63K Max: $152K |
| Senior Marketing Manager | $112,111 | Min: $70K Max: $155K |
| Director of Marketing | $132,525 | Min: $70K Max: $220K |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | $137,625 | Min: $108K Max: $180K |
| Director of Product Marketing | $147,500 | Min: $135K Max: $160K |
| Vice President of Marketing | $181,474 | Min: $125K Max: $300K |
| CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $223,892 | Min: $100K Max: $356K |
Skills that affect Public Relations Specialist salaries in Chicago
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Public & Media Relations
1% have this skill
2
Copywriting
1% have this skill
3
Marketing Research & Strategy
1% have this skill
4
Email Marketing
1% have this skill
5
Event Marketing
1% have this skill
6
Social Media Marketing & Strategy
1% have this skill
Recent Public Relations Specialist salaries in Chicago
$80,000
Yearly Salary
A PR and Social Media Specialist reported a yearly salary of $80,000 with +$8,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$44,000
Yearly Salary
A Account Executive reported a yearly salary of $44,000 with +$200 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Female
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$67,500
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations & Social Media Specialist reported a yearly salary of $67,500
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
51-200 Employees
Chicago
$55,000
Yearly Salary
A Marketing & Loyalty Programs Specialist reported a yearly salary of $55,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
201-500 Employees
Chicago
$77,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $77,000 with +$10,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Female
1-10 Employees
Chicago
$65,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Strategist reported a yearly salary of $65,000
3-5 Years of Experience
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201-500 Employees
Chicago
$70,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $70,000 with +$7,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$32,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $32,000
11-50 Employees
Chicago
$40,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $40,000
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $48,000
501-1,000 Employees
Chicago
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