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Director of Public Relations (PR) Salary

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Updated: 16 Jun 2013

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Director of Public Relations (PR) 2013 Total Pay (?

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$40,284 - $131,789

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MEDIAN: $76,290

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Director of Public Relations and Social Media

May 30

Advantage Resourcing - Gaithersburg, MD

JOB SUMMARY: The Director of Public Relations & Social Media will develop and implement communication... in marketing, public relations, communication or... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$41,876 - $128,716
Bonus	$0.00 - $19,947
Profit Sharing	$2,056 - $9,826
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$40,284 - $131,789
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 16 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 200

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Director of Public Relations (PR) Tasks

If engaged in fundraising, plan and direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.
Plan and direct PR programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employers or clients

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Companies and Industries for Director of Public Relations (PR) Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Public Relations, Marketing, and Special Events	$48,380 - $121,459
College or University	$47,373 - $125,041
Health Care	$53,197 - $136,813
Hotel	$46,673 - $119,403
Web Development	$51,764 - $132,267

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Key Statistics for Director of Public Relations (PR) Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 75%			Male 25%
Salary:	$52,798 - $100,636			$72,933 - $112,444

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

12%

5-9 years

28%

10-19 years

38%

20 years or more

22%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$40,324 - $130,241
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication	$39,335 - $106,521
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism	$49,460 - $132,970
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)	$66,813 - $113,986
Master of Arts (MA), Communication	$50,000 - $117,916

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 88%		Dental: 76%
	Vision: 61%		None: 10%

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