Public Relations Managers pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,330 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Pittsburgh earn between $80,320 and $128,220.
- $59K10th
- $80K25th
- $105KMedian
- $128K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,750 | $9,729 | $56.13 |
| Median | $104,640 | $8,720 | $50.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,320 | $6,693 | $38.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,220 | $10,685 | $61.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Pittsburgh earn 11% less than the Pennsylvania average ($130,880) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $116,750 | $104,640 | $58,780 | $172,330 | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $130,880 | $118,050 | $68,890 | $206,910 | 2,210 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $116,750, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $87,379 a year, or $7,282 a month and $3,361 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $116,750 buys what about $123,322 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 5th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($147,520).
- Philadelphia$147,520
- Allentown$140,020
- Harrisburg$127,070
- Reading$117,800
- Pittsburgh$116,750
- Scranton$111,290
- Lancaster$110,930
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$56.13 an hour on average, and $50.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $87,379 a year ($7,282 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,750. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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