Public Relations salary in New York
Employer-stated pay · updated Aug 15, 2026
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Public Relations pay in New York is measured from 30 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 14 postings put the middle half between $56,000 and $94,000, with a median of $68,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $68,000, mid-level around $86,000, senior around $100,000, lead around $151,000.
Against the 14 other measured markets for public relations at entry-level, this sits highest; Washington leads at $62,000.
3 of these ranges 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.
9 public relations roles are open in New York right now, 9 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $56,000 – $94,000 | $68,000 | 14 |
| Lead | $127,625 – $168,416 | $151,000 | 6 |
| Mid | $85,000 – $95,000 | $86,000 | 5 |
| Senior | $90,000 – $126,000 | $100,000 | 5 |
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.