As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Public Relation Assistant in Chicago, IL is $57,378, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,103 weekly, or $4,782 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Public Relation Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Public Relation Assistant in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $43,753 to $70,534. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,246) and 75th percentile ($64,265), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,534 per year. This $14,019 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Campaign Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Chicago Public Relation Assistant often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Public Relation Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Public Relation Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $43,753 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $50,246 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $57,378 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $64,265 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Public Relation Assistant Salary $70,534 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25% $50,246 10% $43,753 90% $70,534 75% $64,265 $57,378 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Public Relation Assistant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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