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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Illinois
- Bloomington$92,230
- Chicago$88,860
- Peoria$82,560
- Springfield$78,650
- Champaign$70,510
- Decatur$67,330
- Rockford$65,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $92,230 | $91,630 | $59,330 | $69,289 | 94 |
| Chicago | $88,860 | $77,050 | $60,610 | $67,086 | 104 |
| Peoria | $82,560 | $76,150 | $56,680 | $62,965 | 91 |
| Springfield | $78,650 | $71,110 | $57,350 | $60,408 | 93 |
| Champaign | $70,510 | $67,130 | $62,100 | $55,085 | 93 |
| Decatur | $67,330 | $59,840 | $46,640 | $53,005 | 88 |
| Rockford | $65,800 | $62,500 | $47,890 | $51,934 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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