Public Relations salary in Chicago
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Public Relations pay in Chicago is measured from 13 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid level, where 8 postings put the middle half between $72,000 and $95,000, with a median of $84,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: mid level around $84,000, lead around $142,000.
Against the 6 other measured markets for public relations at mid level, this sits below 5 of them; Austin leads at $151,000.
Every range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
2 public relations roles are open in Chicago right now, 2 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | $142,000 – $160,000 | $142,000 | 5 |
| Mid | $72,000 – $95,000 | $84,000 | 8 |
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.