Public Relations Specialists Salary in Illinois
Ranked #11 of 51 · IL
2.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,060 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $76,380
Employment 6,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,690P25 $59,400 Median $76,380P75 $102,950P90 $139,570
About 80% of public relations specialistss in Illinois earn between $47,690 and $139,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean public relations specialists salary in Illinois is $86,060, about 2.3% above the U.S. average ($84,120). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $91,630 | $92,230 | 110 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,050 | $88,860 | 4,920 |
| Peoria, IL | $76,150 | $82,560 | 90 |
| Springfield, IL | $71,110 | $78,650 | 110 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $67,130 | $70,510 | 200 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $63,620 | $68,690 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,500 | $65,800 | 70 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $61,550 | $63,010 | 70 |