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Public Relations Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Public Relations Director salary in Canada?
  How much does a Public Relations Director in Canada make? The median annual Public Relations Director salary in Canada is C$181,656, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$158,973-C$212,989 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Public Relations Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Public Relations Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Public Relations Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Public Relations Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025

• Job Description for Public Relations Director
  Directs and implements a company's public relations strategies. Manages media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and speaking opportunities. Evaluates and authorizes all forms of communication regarding the organization for release to the public. Develops press releases, white papers and supporting materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Public Relations Director
  • Accounting Director
  • Auditing Director
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  • Community Relations Senior Manager
  • Employee Relations Director
  • Investor Relations Director
  • Labor Relations Director
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• Level of Education
  • Public Relations Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Public Relations Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Public Relations Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Public Relations Director
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Public Relations Director
  • Public Relations

• Public Relations Director Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Public Relations Jobs by Salary Range
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  • $80K–$100K
  • >$100K