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Public Relations Specialist salary in Chicago
Average Base Salary in Chicago
$57,281
$4,300
Additional Cash Compensation
$61,581
Total Compensation
Median: $57K
Min: $32K
Max: $77K
How Much Does a Public Relations Specialist Make in Chicago?
The average salary for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $57,281. The average additional cash compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $4,300. The average total compensation for a Public Relations Specialist in Chicago is $61,581. 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
The ideal candidate has experience building successful national and local PR programs, and a demonstrated ability to manage issues and overall media relations strategy. This person is enthusiastic, resourceful, determined and entrepreneurial with experience managing strong internal and external clients. He or she will need to manage multiple projects simultaneously and serve as a trusted advisor to Grubhub’s executive team. Strong writing skills and the ability to maintain a sense of calm and humor in the midst of a fast-paced and constantly evolving space are instrumental to success.
Freelance Comms & PR Lead
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The Mom Project is seeking a part-time Comms & PR Lead to help us tell our story and connect with our users and communities in new and important ways. We’re looking for someone who can craft engaging narratives from the hard work we’re doing behind the scenes and connect with our users in ways that are sincere and meaningful.
Public Relations Lead
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We’re looking for a PR pro who take pride in developing enticing press materials while also reveling in the thrill of securing positive media coverage. The position, reporting to the Senior Director of Public Relations, plays a key role in building awareness and driving lead generation efforts for TransUnion’s healthcare and insurance businesses.
This position is ideal for a communications professional with the interest and fortitude to work with some of TransUnion’s top executives. In this role, you will be the day-to-day lead for our growing healthcare and insurance businesses, delivering impactful and measurable results. Travel to key media markets such as New York and conferences in Las Vegas will be expected, though it will likely be limited to 10-20% of the year.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized, and deadline-oriented Senior Public Relations Manager to heighten our communication strategy through a variety of external channels. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing, this role will offer the opportunity to create thoughtful, differentiated, market-focused content; dive deep into communications strategies; make a difference using data to drive company communications; and work
Public Relations Director
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The PR Director for SimplyBe. will develop PR strategies, media pitching and account management for a range of clients. From winning new media placements with innovative, creative pitching, to flawlessly executing account management with exemplary implementation skills, the PR Director will be responsible for delivering value to our clients in the form of public awareness via media features, media mentions, profiles and more. This role requires strong project management skills and outstanding creative flair. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop client relationships and act as senior leadership to the wider business.
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 $60,875 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEO Specialist | $51,200 | Min: $38K Max: $71K |
| Event Planner | $53,909 | Min: $36K Max: $66K |
| Marketing Coordinator | $55,038 | Min: $40K Max: $78K |
| Marketing Associate | $55,933 | Min: $40K Max: $80K |
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,281 | Min: $32K Max: $77K |
| Community Manager | $63,118 | Min: $45K Max: $87K |
| Content Marketing Manager | $65,844 | Min: $42K Max: $110K |
| Social Media Manager | $66,029 | Min: $35K Max: $125K |
| Public Relations Manager | $66,600 | Min: $45K Max: $105K |
| SEO Manager | $71,500 | Min: $57K Max: $95K |
| Email Marketing Manager | $74,571 | Min: $57K Max: $95K |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $79,648 | Min: $45K Max: $126K |
| Marketing Manager | $82,621 | Min: $45K Max: $125K |
| Marketing Operations Manager | $94,783 | Min: $50K Max: $125K |
| Brand Manager | $103,077 | Min: $74K Max: $132K |
| Product Marketing Manager | $107,321 | Min: $70K Max: $137K |
| Senior Marketing Manager | $116,127 | Min: $82K Max: $155K |
| Director of Marketing | $131,704 | Min: $70K Max: $203K |
| Senior Product Marketing Manager | $135,625 | Min: $108K Max: $175K |
| Vice President of Marketing | $178,714 | Min: $125K Max: $300K |
| CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) | $220,856 | Min: $100K Max: $356K |
Skills that affect Public Relations Specialist salaries in Chicago
1
Public & Media Relations
3% have this skill
2
Copywriting
2% 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
$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
500+ 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
500+ 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
500+ Employees
Chicago
$48,000
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $48,000
500+ Employees
Chicago
$48,500
Yearly Salary
A Public Relations Specialist reported a yearly salary of $48,500
500+ Employees
Chicago
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