How much does a public relations manager make in Illinois?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for public relations managers in Illinois. That is $63.46 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.46
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,730Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $221,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,730 | $36.41 | |
| 25th | $98,400 | $47.31 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.46 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.56 | |
| 90th | $221,400 | $106.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $133,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $132,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $130,300 |
| Peoria, IL | $119,600 |
| Springfield, IL | $119,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $116,000 |
| Champaign, IL | $108,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for public relations managers.
| 16. Utah | $132,700 |
| 17. New Hampshire | $132,700 |
| 18. North Carolina | $132,300 |
| 19. Illinois | $132,000 |
| 20. Oregon | $131,200 |
| 21. Kansas | $129,800 |
| 22. Florida | $127,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $63.46 ($132,000 a year).
Do public relations managers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $132,000 against $146,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Illinois rank for public relations manager pay?
Illinois ranks 19 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays public relations managers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $133,200 a year.
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.