May 2025 OEWS estimate
Public Relations Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $77,050, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$77,050
Mean annual salary
$88,860
Employment estimate
4,920
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $77,050 |
| Mean annual salary | $88,860 |
| 10th percentile | $49,460 |
| 25th percentile | $60,610 |
| 50th percentile | $77,050 |
| 75th percentile | $107,110 |
| 90th percentile | $150,890 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $77,050
- U.S. median
- $74,750
- Difference
- 3.1%
What the data shows
- Public Relations Specialists in Chicago, IL earn 3.1% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $60,610–$107,110.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,920 workers in this metro area.