Public Relations salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Public Relations pay in San Francisco is measured from 10 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 5 postings put the middle half between $45,000 and $88,000, with a median of $48,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $48,000, senior around $140,000.
Against the 14 other measured markets for public relations at entry-level, this sits below 12 of them; New York leads at $68,000.
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 San Francisco right now, 2 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $45,000 – $88,000 | $48,000 | 5 |
| Senior | $140,000 – $183,000 | $140,000 | 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.
