Public Relations Managers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Public Relations Managers in Illinois earn a median salary of $108,665 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.6% vs the national median of $138,520. An estimated 2,570 public relations managers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $93,560 to $125,360 depending on location.
$108,665
Avg median salary in Illinois
$125,360
Highest paying metro
$93,560
Lowest paying metro
2,570
Employed in Illinois
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Public Relations Managers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $125,360 | $90,730 | $166,660 | 2,250 |
| Springfield, IL | $115,860 | $83,730 | $153,990 | 70 |
| Peoria, IL | $109,980 | $76,870 | $127,600 | 40 |
| Bloomington, IL | $106,200 | $83,090 | $153,120 | 60 |
| Champaign, IL | $101,030 | $82,690 | $120,720 | 120 |
| West Central Illinois | $93,560 | $64,850 | $122,270 | 30 |