As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Publicist in the United Kingdom is £29,783, with an hourly rate of £14, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £26,126 to £34,861, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £26,126
50TH(Median)   £29,783
75TH   £34,861
Publicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Publicist Salary £26,126 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Publicist Salary £29,783 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Publicist Salary £34,861 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Publicist Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Publicist salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Publicist is about £29,783 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £14, a monthly salary of about £2,482, and a weekly pay of around £573. Click the switch button below to see more details about Publicist hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Publicists Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Publicist's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £28,146 - £30,314, while Intermediate make £28,583 - £30,920, Senior earn £29,401 - £32,057, Specialist earn £29,510 - £32,284, Expert can reach £29,674 - £32,436 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Publicist £29,510
Intermediate Level Publicist £29,935
Senior Level Publicist £31,072
Specialist Level Publicist £31,299
Expert Level Publicist £31,451
£29,510 0 yr
£29,935 < 2 yrs
£31,072 2-4 yrs
£31,299 5-8 yrs
£31,451 > 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

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Publicist?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Publicist are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £32,166 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £30,005, and Manchester pays around £28,549 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Publicist Salaries

1. How much does a publicist make in the UK?

How much does a Publicist make in United Kingdom? The average publicist salary in the United Kingdom is £33,013 per year or £16.93 per hour. Entry level positions start at £27,000 per year while most experienced workers make up to £45,000 per year.

2. Do publicists get paid well?

As of Mar 10, 2025, the average annual pay for a Publicist in the United States is $61,822 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $29.72 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,188/week or $5,151/month.

3. Is PR well paid in the UK?

At an annual level the average salary offered for PR roles in 2022 was £38,079, more than £6,000 a year higher than the overall national average at £31,876.

4. How much do PR agents make in the UK?

The average public relations salary in the United Kingdom is £35,000 per year or £17.95 per hour. Entry level positions start at £28,714 per year while most experienced workers make up to £51,749 per year.