Public Relations Manager salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A public relations manager earns a median of $146,910 a year ($70.63 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $164,760. About 74,850 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $146,910
- Gross pay
- $5,650.38
- Federal income tax
- −$922.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$350.32
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$81.93
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $4,295.35
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $146,910
- Federal
- $23,992
- FICA
- $11,239
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $111,679
- Marginal federal rate
- 24.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Public Relations Managers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 11-2032). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a public relations manager make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $70.63; the average is $79.21.
What is the salary range for a public relations manager?
The bottom 10% earn under $82,410 and the top 10% earn over $284,990 a year.
How much is $146,910 after taxes?
About $111,679 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $100,352 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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