How Much Does a Public Relations Specialist I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Relations Specialist I in the United Kingdom is £34,220, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £30,018 to £40,054, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £30,018

50TH(Median) £34,220

75TH £40,054

Public Relations Specialist I Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Public Relations Specialist I Salary	£30,018	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Public Relations Specialist I Salary	£34,220	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Public Relations Specialist I Salary	£40,054	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Public Relations Specialist I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£30,018

Average £34,220/year

£40,054

£2,502

Average £2,852/month

£3,338

£577

Average £658/week

£770

£14

Average £16/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£40,054	£3,338	£770	£19
Average	£34,220	£2,852	£658	£16
25th Percentile	£30,018	£2,502	£577	£14

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Public Relations Specialist I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Public Relations Specialist I is about £34,220 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,852, and a weekly pay of around £658. Click the switch button below to see more details about Public Relations Specialist I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Public Relations Specialist Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Public Relations Specialist I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £32,339 - £34,830, while Intermediate make £32,840 - £35,526, Senior earn £33,781 - £36,832, Specialist earn £33,906 - £37,093, Expert can reach £34,095 - £37,268 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Public Relations Specialist I	£33,906
Intermediate Level Public Relations Specialist I	£34,394
Senior Level Public Relations Specialist I	£35,700
Specialist Level Public Relations Specialist I	£35,961
Expert Level Public Relations Specialist I	£36,136

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 a Public Relations Specialist I Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Public Relations Specialist I. 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.

Skills Definition Skills % Demand Skills % Salary Increase

Skill Library evaluates talent skills across five levels, supported by 5-10 behavior indicators, delivering precise insights for data-driven hiring decisions.

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 Public Relations Specialist I 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	£36,273	Leadership £36,273	6%
Campaign Management	£34,904	Campaign Management £34,904	2%
Strategic Communication	£34,904	Strategic Communication £34,904	2%
Corporate Communications	£34,562	Corporate Communications £34,562	1%
Copywriting	£34,562	Copywriting £34,562	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 Public Relations Specialist I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Public Relations Specialist I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,958 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,474, and Manchester pays around £32,802 annually.

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

As of April 22, 2025 , a Public Relations Specialist II makes more than a Public Relations Specialist I. A Public Relations Specialist II earns an average annual salary of £37,741. And a Public Relations Specialist I earns an average annual salary of £34,220.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Public Relations Specialist II	£31,262 £45,556
Public Relations Specialist III	£41,800 £59,351
Public Relations Specialist IV	£49,087 £68,589
Entry Public Relations Specialist	£30,716 £45,755

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