Public Relations Account Executive Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Public Relations Account Executive make in Chicago, IL? The average Public Relations Account Executive salary in Chicago, IL is $78,569 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,204 and $89,155. 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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Senior Public Relations Account Executive

Lucky Break Public Relations - Los Angeles , CA

Lucky Break is looking for a Senior Account Executive with DEI and entertainment public relations experience to join our Los Angeles DEI/LGBTQ+ client team. This is an in-person opportunity. We are ...

LinkedIn - 25 days ago

Public Relations Account Executive (Fully Remote)

Interdependence - Phoenix , AZ

An Account Executive at Interdependence Public Relations will be a go getter, wearer of many hats, and someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. As an integral player at the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

Account Executive

GV Public Relations - Los Angeles , CA

GVPR is an award-winning boutique public relations agency that specializes in travel, hospitality, lifestyle and wellness. We are looking for a Los Angeles-based Account Executive to join our growing ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Public Relations Account Executive

Startr Co. - Los Angeles , CA

Public Relations Account Executive (Full-Time) Responsibilities: * Serve as the day-to-day client contact * Create and write press materials, including press releases, executive bios, fact sheets ...

LinkedIn - 30 days ago

Account Executive, Public Relations (LA)

bread & Butter PR - Los Angeles , CA

An Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for assisting with day-to-day duties and responsibilities of assisting with a public relations campaign. Account Executives will work with ...

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Public Relations Account Executive

THE BROOKS GROUP ASSOCIATES LTD - Remote , OR

The Brooks Group is a remote Lifestyle PR agency, founded in 1995, known for working with culinary giants including Andrew Zimmern, Jacques Torres, Adam Richman, Robert Irvine and more. We are ...

ZipRecruiter - 53 days ago

What does a Public Relations Account Executive do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Relations Account Executive

Create meaningful blog posts, article series and podcasts about / for the agency and its clients across the earned, owned and paid spectrum.

January 27, 2023

Monitor media coverage and create monthly reports for clients that include analysis on social media metrics.

February 08, 2023

Supporting primarily pharmaceutical client accounts in creating and editing communications materials including white papers, op-eds, talking points, press releases and other content.

March 12, 2023

Management of other PR techniques such as events, editorial calendars, speaking engagements awards and surveys.

April 19, 2023

Demonstrates initiative in identifying and proposing enhanced ways to advance team, group, agency and client interests.

April 20, 2023

Attend and participate in client calls according to your area of responsibility on accounts.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Relations Account Executive in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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69204

89155

78569

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70287

92147

80426

What is the average salary for Public Relations Account Executive in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Relations Account Executive in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Public Relations Account Executive ranges from $69,204 to $89,155 with the average base salary of $78,569. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,287 to $92,147 with the average total cash compensation of $80,426.

View Average Salary for Public Relations Account Executive as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$78,569	$69,204 - $89,155
Bonus	$1,857	$1,084 - $2,992
Total Pay	$80,426	$70,287 - $92,147

* 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 Relations Account Executive Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,593 - $89,657	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,593 - $89,657	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,514 - $89,555	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,567 - $89,623	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,567 - $89,623	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,009 - $87,616	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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