How much does a Public Information Officer make in Birmingham, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Information Officer in Birmingham, AL is $58,640. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,195 to $65,051, with most professionals earning between $44,418 and $70,887.

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Public Information Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $44,418 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $51,195 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $58,640 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $65,051 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $70,887 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
25% $51,195 10% $44,418 90% $70,887 75% $65,051 $58,640 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Public Information Officer ?

Public information officers (PIOs) are the communications coordinators or spokespersons of certain governmental organizations (i.e. city, county, school district, state government and police/fire departments). The primary responsibility of a PIOs is to provide information to the public and media as necessary and to meet the legal requirements. PIOs are often identified by the initials "PIO" emblazoned on helmets or vests....

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  1. This Job:

    Public Information Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Public Relations Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Information Officer in Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Public Information Officer ranges from $51,195 to $65,051 with the average base salary of $58,640. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,195 to $65,051 with the average total cash compensation of $58,640.

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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

Birmingham, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Public Information Officer: Inform, requests

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