Public Information Specialist
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Writes brochures and articles for publication. Prepares and disseminates information to the internal college and university community as well as to local and state media. Promotes and publicizes institutional activities and programs. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 2-3 years’ experience. Excludes sports information positions.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
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Public Information Specialist salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Public Information Specialist pay?
- 1 survey publish Public Information Specialist benchmarks, including data from CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Public Information Specialist pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Public Information Specialist varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Public Information Specialist?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Public Information Specialist ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Public Information Specialist pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.