Public Relations Managers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for public relations managers is $64.04 an hour ($133,210 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($146,910). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($131,990).
Pay range for public relations managers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.34 | $77,680 |
| 25% of workers | $48.18 | $100,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.04 | $133,210 |
| 75% of workers | $81.96 | $170,470 |
| 90% of workers | $106.46 | $221,440 |
Public Relations Managers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $133,210 | 2,190 |
| Peoria | $119,550 | 50 |
| Springfield | $119,110 | 50 |
| Bloomington | $115,970 | 40 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $108,130 | 90 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for public relations managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 6,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Sales Managers | $158,690 |
| Marketing Managers | $165,340 |
| Fundraising Managers | $109,720 |
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