Public Relations Specialist Salary in Illinois
Based on 6K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$63,590
$30.572/hr
vs National Average
$66,413
-4.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $111K
6K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Public Relations Specialist in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,730 |
| 25th percentile | $50,170 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,590 |
| 75th percentile | $86,910 |
| 90th percentile | $111,050 |
Historical Salary Trend — Public Relations Specialist in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,240 |
| 2023 | $70,110 |
| 2024 | $63,590 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,240 | $63,165 |
| 2023 | $70,110 | $64,213 |
| 2024 | $63,590 | $66,413 |