Salaries for public relations professionals are available here.
| Position | Nationwide | Percentage Change from 2011 |
| Senior vice president | $163,200 | -3.4% |
| Vice president | $145,700 | -2.8% |
| Director | $131,900 | -2.2% |
| Manager | $92,600 | -10.9% |
| Communications Specialist | $73,900 | -6.4% |
| Position | Combined Average - NY, Atlanta, Chicago, L.A. | Percentage Change from 2011 |
| Senior vice president | $156,700 | -12.2% |
| Vice president | $143,400 | -10.9% |
| Director | $130,300 | -9.9% |
| Manager | $93,200 | -14.1% |
| Communications Specialist | $67,300 | -15.3% |
| Position | Combined Average - Boston, Dallas/ Houston, D.C., S.F. | Percentage Change from 2011 |
| Senior vice president | $174,500 | +1.8% |
| Vice president | $155,200 | +0.2% |
| Director | $137,100 | +2.3% |
| Manager | $91,000 | -17.2% |
| Communications Specialist | $77,300 | -5.1% |
| Source: “The Official PR Salary & Bonus Report” — 2012 Edition, Spring Associates, Inc., New York, N.Y. Please note, information is meant to be used as a "guide" only. | ||