Public Information Specialist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Public Information Specialist make in Chicago, IL? The average Public Information Specialist salary in Chicago, IL is $64,059 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,597 and $75,839. 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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School Safety and Prevention Specialist

AMETHOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Richmond , CA

POSITION SUMMARY The School Safety and Prevention Specialist (SSPS) will work as part of the school ... information and guidance for all members of the school community * Primary liaison with the public ...

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PR Specialist (CA)

MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR - Los Angeles , CA

The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for the creation and implementation of public ... Research skills: ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, present evaluations and ...

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Public Relations Specialist

The ACE Agency - Costa Mesa , CA

Public Relations & Marketing Specialist Who We Are: The ACE Agency (ACE) has developed meaningful ... share information - Clearly and effectively communicate with ACE staff, clients and press ...

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

IT Support Specialist

Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. - Palmer , AK

Position - Status IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - RFT Who can apply ... MEA Employees & General Public Posting Date April 10, 2024 12:30PM Closing Date Open Until Filled ...

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Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist

Central California Recruiting Battalion - Santa Barbara , CA

Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist Ready to tell the Army's story to the world? Join the ... information with the public. Monitor media coverage and social media trends to identify ...

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Information Technology System Specialist

Yu Ming Charter School - Oakland , CA

Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state. We ... As an IT System Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the technology ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

What does a Public Information Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Information Specialist

Act as a liaison to coordinate and ensure timely coverage of newsworthy developments in the department.

January 05, 2023

Performs basic editing of digital video such as trimming clips, adding audio or text, and inserting transitions, and adapting files to various format for broadcast and web use.

January 27, 2023

Manage communications for the department, working directly with the department chair and leadership group to develop messaging and strategies for increasing program promotion and donor/alumni/industry engagement.

February 02, 2023

Prepares feature articles and/or columns for local, regional and national publications.

March 27, 2023

Develops events list to track and promote County events and activities that occur on an annual, quarterly or routine basis.

April 16, 2023

Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.

April 19, 2023

Assists with writing, editing and communicating regular and special articles and news stories concerning City activities, programs, plans and projects for publication in a variety of media forums as needed to disseminate information to internal and external audiences.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Information Specialist in Chicago, IL

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57597

75839

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79188

66069

What is the average salary for Public Information Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Information Specialist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Public Information Specialist ranges from $57,597 to $75,839 with the average base salary of $64,059. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,067 to $79,188 with the average total cash compensation of $66,069.

View Average Salary for Public Information Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,059	$57,597 - $75,839
Bonus	$2,009	$1,470 - $3,349
Total Pay	$66,069	$59,067 - $79,188

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Information Specialist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,921 - $76,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,921 - $76,265	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,855 - $76,178	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,899 - $76,236	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,899 - $76,236	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,602 - $74,529	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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