Public Relations Managers Salary in Kentucky

Public relations managers in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $127,670 a year) and the least in Lexington ($122,320), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the public relations managers average at $123,770 and the median at $112,320 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,760.

Public Relations Managers average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$127,670
Lexington$122,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$127,670	$115,000	$92,560	$91,369	93
Lexington	$122,320	$112,420	$95,100	$87,344	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Public Relations Managers salary in other states

Public Relations Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
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.

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