Public Relations Managers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $220,120 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Phoenix earn between $95,550 and $157,240.
- $82K10th
- $96K25th
- $119KMedian
- $157K75th
- $220K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $134,170 | $11,181 | $64.50 |
| Median | $118,590 | $9,882 | $57.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,550 | $7,962 | $45.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $157,240 | $13,103 | $75.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($131,310) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $134,170 | $118,590 | $81,790 | $220,120 | 920 |
| Arizona | $131,310 | $114,400 | $80,000 | $213,370 | 1,170 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $134,170, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $100,011 a year, or $8,334 a month and $3,847 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $134,170 buys what about $129,864 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$134,170
- Tucson$119,230
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
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Public Relations Managers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Phoenix?
$64.50 an hour on average, and $57.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $81,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $100,011 a year ($8,334 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $134,170.
Do public relations managers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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