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How much does a public relations manager make in Champaign?

$108,100a year

Median yearly pay for public relations managers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $51.99 an hour or $9,011 a month.

Hourly
$51.99
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
132 of 181
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,670Median: $108,100Highest 10%: $143,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$69,670$33.50
25th$87,230$41.94
Median$108,100$51.99
75th$108,800$52.29
90th$143,900$69.17

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for public relations managers.

Chicago, IL$133,200
Davenport, IA$132,600
St. Louis, MO$130,300
Peoria, IL$119,600
Springfield, IL$119,100
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Related jobs in Champaign

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$310,700
Architectural and Engineering Manager$148,300
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,500
Financial Manager$127,700
Manager$126,100
Medical and Health Services Manager$124,800
Industrial Production Manager$122,600
Human Resources Manager$121,400
Sales Manager$120,200
Fundraising Manager$112,300
Salaries for every job in Champaign, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Champaign?

The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $51.99 ($108,100 a year).

Do public relations managers make more in Champaign than the national average?

No: $108,100 against $146,900 nationally, 26% less.

How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $132,000, so Champaign pays 18% less.

Where does Champaign rank for public relations manager pay?

132 of 181 metro areas with data.

How much does a public relations manager make starting out in Champaign?

The lowest-paid 10% make $69,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,900 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.