How much does a Public Information Officer make in South Bend, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Information Officer in South Bend, IN is $58,570. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,135 to $64,974, with most professionals earning between $44,365 and $70,804.

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Public Information Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $44,365 South Bend,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $51,135 South Bend,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $58,570 South Bend,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $64,974 South Bend,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Information Officer Salary $70,804 South Bend,IN April 01, 2025
25% $51,135 10% $44,365 90% $70,804 75% $64,974 $58,570 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 South Bend, IN. The base salary for Public Information Officer ranges from $51,135 to $64,974 with the average base salary of $58,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,135 to $64,974 with the average total cash compensation of $58,570.

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About South Bend, Indiana    South Bend is a city in and the county seat of St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from whi....More

South Bend, Indiana  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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