Public Relations Account Manager Salary in Rockford, IL

How much does a Public Relations Account Manager make in Rockford, IL?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Relations Account Manager in Rockford, IL is $162,022. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $144,274 to $182,044, with most professionals earning between $128,116 and $200,272.

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Assisting in the development of new business collateral and taking an active lead role in new business meetings.

February 10, 2023

Understand the specifics of kicking off an account and all that is involved to delegate and start account on best foot to impress the client.

March 23, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to effectively connect with clients, effectively managing client relations while being viewed as someone who provides strategic value.

March 31, 2023

Builds and maintains relationships with key journalists to strengthen public relations opportunities.

April 01, 2023

Develop and maintain strong relationships both with clients, and with internal teams.

April 17, 2023

Attending networking events and building a personal network with the goal of obtaining new business for the agency.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Relations Account Manager in Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

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144274

182044

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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160855

208765

183728

What is the average salary for Public Relations Account Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Relations Account Manager in Rockford, IL. The base salary for Public Relations Account Manager ranges from $144,274 to $182,044 with the average base salary of $162,022. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $160,855 to $208,765 with the average total cash compensation of $183,728.

View Average Salary for Public Relations Account Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$162,022	$144,274 - $182,044
Bonus	$21,706	$16,581 - $26,721
Total Pay	$183,728	$160,855 - $208,765

* 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 Manager Salary Near Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,104 - $181,829	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,257 - $193,378	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,432 - $194,861	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,461 - $194,897	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $144,694 - $182,573	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,204 - $193,311	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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