Public Relations
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
2 compensation survey reports publish salary benchmarks for Public Relations. Compare what each vendor covers and pick the right one for your organization.
Public Relations work is a specialized area of Corporate Affairs focusing on communication with customers, consumers, the media and the general public to protect and promote the reputation of the organization including: �Creating and distributing public communications (e.g., media releases, speeches, newsletters, social media communication, etc.) �Organizing and acting as company spokesperson at…
Reports covering Public Relations
Public Relations salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Public Relations pay?
- 2 surveys publish Public Relations benchmarks, including data from Culpepper. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Public Relations pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Public Relations 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 Relations?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Public Relations 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 Relations 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.