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Public Relations Managers: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 11-2032. 481 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $160,000, middle half $119,070–$213,936.
Applications (LCAs)481
Median offered salary$160,000
Middle half of salaries$119,070–$213,936
10th–90th percentile$92,019–$250,000
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 120 | $109,845 |
| Level II (qualified) | 108 | $148,242 |
| Level III (experienced) | 59 | $203,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 107 | $230,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- New York, NY$175,000
- Los Angeles, CA$125,000
- San Francisco, CA$210,511
- Washington, DC$175,000
- Seattle, WA$215,000
Job titles
- Public Relations Manager31
- Communications Manager23
- Director of Communications9
- Managing Director6
- PR Manager6
- EVP Global Strategic Alliances6
- Chief of Staff6
- Chief Communications Officer5
- Director of Public Relations5
- Communications Director5
- Business Developer III5
- Head of Communications5
- Account Supervisor4
- Artist & Label Partnerships Manager (US Majors)4
- Director, Investor Relations4
- Head of Communications North America3
- Communication Manager3
- Global Communications Director3
- Head of Global Corporate Communications3
- Account Development Director3
- Senior Technology Communications Manager3
- Division Director3
- Senior Director of Conservation3
- Director, Communications3
- Corporate Communications Manager3
- Associate Director3
- People Marketing Manager3
- Senior Global Corporate Communications Manager3
- Public Relations and Marketing Manager3
- Head of Global Policy Operations3
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 127 | $152,000 |
| FY2024 | 118 | $146,000 |
| FY2025 | 137 | $176,824 |
| FY2026 | 99 | $171,766 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).