Public relations professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £36,000 per year, equivalent to £19.96 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 1.1% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £30,000 in East Midlands to £40,500 in South East. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £37,563/yr (4% below our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£36,000
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£19.96
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.1%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£29,500 – £45,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Public relations professionals across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| South East | £40,500 |
| West Midlands | £39,500 |
| London | £39,500 |
| East | £38,500 |
| Scotland | £37,000 |
| Wales | £35,500 |
| North East | £35,000 |
| North West | £33,500 |
| South West | £31,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,500 |
| East Midlands | £30,000 |
| UK | £36,000 |
Annual pay grew by +1.1% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Public relations professionals.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Public relations professionals in the UK is £36,000 per year (about £19.96 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Public relations professionals earn between £29,500 and £45,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Public relations professionals pay rose by 1.1% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Public relations professionals is in South East, at £40,500 per year.
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Public relations professionals plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities that promote the image and understanding of an organisation and its products or services to consumers, businesses, members of the public and other specified audiences.
Most entrants possess A levels/H grades and a degree or equivalent qualification. Further professional qualifications are available.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.