Public Relations Specialists Salary in Illinois
Public Relations Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $76,380 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($74,750)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,200
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,690; the top 10% earn over $139,570. Nationally the range is $44,110 to $135,150.
States ranked near Illinois
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Public Relations Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do public relations specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $76,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,690 and the top 10% earn over $139,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for public relations specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $74,750). Living costs are not included.