Public Relations salary in San Francisco
Employer-stated pay · updated Mar 10, 2026
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Public Relations pay in San Francisco is measured from 10 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is entry-level, where 5 postings put the middle half between $45,000 and $88,000, with a median of $48,000.
Pay moves with seniority here: entry-level around $48,000, senior around $140,000.
Against the 14 other measured markets for public relations at entry-level, this sits below 12 of them; New York leads at $68,000.
Every range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read them as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
3 public relations roles are open in San Francisco right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $45,000 – $88,000 | $48,000 | 5hint |
| Senior | $140,000 – $183,000 | $140,000 | 5hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open public relations roles in San Francisco · 3 with stated pay
Hotwire - San Francisco - Public Relations Senior Associate Enero · San Francisco $67,000–$85,000 7d ago 
Senior Public Relations Manager - Enterprise & Crisis Communications Higgsfield · San Francisco $180,000–$210,000 2mo ago Senior Public Relations Manager - Consumer, Influencer & Entertainment Higgsfield · San Francisco $180,000–$210,000 2mo ago 
