How much does a Public Relations Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Public Relations Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $86,421 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $77,037 and $96,120. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Public Relations Specialist

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MINISO USA - West Covina , CA
The Communication Specialist is responsible for facilitating clear and efficient communication ... Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a related field ...
LinkedIn - 38 days ago
Russell Tobin - Westminster , CO
Customer Relations Specialist Location: Westminster, CO 80021 (Hybrid) Contract: 6+ months with possible extension Pay Range: $24-26/hr on w2 depending on experience Responsibilities: * The Digital ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Dollar Bank - Canton , OH
Customer Relations Specialist promptly and courteously answers all incoming phone calls. Specialists resolve customer complaints by listening to determine the cause of the problem; select and explain ...
Adzuna - 17 days ago
Notified - El Segundo , CA
Notified is a segment within West Technology Group that provides public relations (PR) and investor ... The Client Support Specialist will be responsible for efficiently onboarding clients globally ...
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
VensureHR - Chandler , AZ
Position Summary The Client Relations Specialist (CRS) is responsible for the health and retention of a book of small to midsized clients. The CRS's role is to foster positive client relationships ...
iHire - 72 days ago
Eleven Recruiting - Westlake Village , CA
Our client, a financial services firm, is seeking an experienced Marketing Content Specialist to ... Draft press releases utilizing AP Style, executive biographies, award submissions and any other PR ...
LinkedIn - 31 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Relations Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Public Relations Specialist ranges from $77,037 to $96,120 with the average base salary of $86,421. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,692 to $101,931 with the average total cash compensation of $90,229.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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