As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for an Entry Public Relations Specialist in the United Kingdom is £34,300, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,100 to £40,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £30,100
50TH(Median)   £34,300
75TH   £40,100
Entry Public Relations Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Entry Public Relations Specialist Salary £30,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Entry Public Relations Specialist Salary £34,300 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Entry Public Relations Specialist Salary £40,100 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does an Entry Public Relations Specialist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Entry Public Relations Specialist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for an Entry Public Relations Specialist is about £34,300 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,858, and a weekly pay of around £660. Click the switch button below to see more details about Entry Public Relations Specialist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Entry Public Relations Specialists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

An Entry Public Relations Specialist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,419 - £34,906, while Intermediate make £32,921 - £35,599, Senior earn £33,861 - £36,897, Specialist earn £33,987 - £37,157, Expert can reach £34,175 - £37,330 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Public Relations Specialist £33,987
Intermediate Level Entry Public Relations Specialist £34,473
Senior Level Entry Public Relations Specialist £35,772
Specialist Level Entry Public Relations Specialist £36,031
Expert Level Entry Public Relations Specialist £36,204
£33,987 0 yr
£34,473 < 2 yrs
£35,772 2-4 yrs
£36,031 5-8 yrs
£36,204 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Skills to Boost an Entry Public Relations Specialist Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as an Entry Public Relations Specialist. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Leadership can lead to a 6% salary raise, while strong Campaign Management skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Strategic Communication can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Leadership
Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Campaign Management
Planning, tracking and analyzing of all the marketing initiatives to increase the quality of our business's strategies.
Strategic Communication
Strategic communication refers to policy-making and guidance for consistent information activity within an organization and between organizations.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Entry Public Relations Specialist field include Leadership (6%), Campaign Management (2%), Strategic Communication (2%), Corporate Communications (1%), and Copywriting (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Leadership £36,358
Leadership
£36,358
6%
Campaign Management £34,986
Campaign Management
£34,986
2%
Strategic Communication £34,986
Strategic Communication
£34,986
2%
Corporate Communications £34,643
Corporate Communications
£34,643
1%
Copywriting £34,643
Copywriting
£34,643
1%
Leadership
3.07%
Campaign Management
1.62%
Strategic Communication
4.80%
Corporate Communications
1.58%
Copywriting
4.82%

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Public Relations Specialist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Entry Public Relations Specialist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £37,044 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,555, and Manchester pays around £32,878 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Public Relations Specialist I or Entry Public Relations Specialist?

As of April 22, 2025 , an Public Relations Specialist I makes more than an Entry Public Relations Specialist. An Public Relations Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £37,177. And an Entry Public Relations Specialist earns an average annual salary of £34,300.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Public Relations Specialist I
£30,583
£43,368
Public Relations Specialist II
£31,262
£45,556
Public Relations Specialist III
£41,800
£59,351
Public Relations Specialist IV
£49,087
£68,589

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