How much does a Publicist make in Springfield, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in Springfield, IL is $50,123. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,760 to $55,603, with most professionals earning between $37,967 and $60,593.

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Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Publicist Salary $37,967 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Publicist Salary $43,760 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary $50,123 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary $55,603 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Publicist Salary $60,593 Springfield,IL March 01, 2025
25% $43,760 10% $37,967 90% $60,593 75% $55,603 $50,123 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Publicist ?

A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure - especially a celebrity - or for a work such as a book, film, or album. Publicists are public-relations specialists who have the role to maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. Publicists are also hired by public figures who want to maintain or protect their image. Publicists brand their clients by getting magazine, TV, newspaper, and website coverage. Most top-level publicists work in private practice, handling mu...

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  1. This Job:

    Publicist

    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 Publicist in Springfield, IL. The base salary for Publicist ranges from $43,760 to $55,603 with the average base salary of $50,123. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,760 to $55,603 with the average total cash compensation of $50,123.

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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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