Public Relations Managers pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $182,850 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Birmingham earn between $81,430 and $127,510.
- $67K10th
- $81K25th
- $98KMedian
- $128K75th
- $183K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,330 | $9,944 | $57.37 |
| Median | $98,210 | $8,184 | $47.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,430 | $6,786 | $39.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,510 | $10,626 | $61.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Birmingham earn 6% more than the Alabama average ($112,490) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $119,330 | $98,210 | $67,220 | $182,850 | 250 |
| Alabama | $112,490 | $98,210 | $63,380 | $176,630 | 540 |
| United States | $164,760 | $146,910 | $82,410 | $284,990 | 74,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Relations Managers salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $119,330, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $87,923 a year, or $7,327 a month and $3,382 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $119,330 buys what about $130,210 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Alabama cities
Birmingham ranks 2nd of 4 Alabama metro areas for this job; Huntsville pays the most ($148,550).
- Huntsville$148,550
- Birmingham$119,330
- Montgomery$100,920
- Mobile$75,030
Highest-paying cities for public relations managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($229,420).
- San Jose, CA$229,420
- Washington, DC$214,670
- New York, NY$208,800
- San Francisco, CA$207,600
- Boston, MA$187,740
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Public Relations Managers salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Birmingham?
$57.37 an hour on average, and $47.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $87,923 a year ($7,327 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,330. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,760).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2032; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.