PR & Communications hourly rate
A senior PR & Communications typically receives $55 an hour as a part-time contractor in the United States, against a market median wage of $39.39. Below: percentiles and rates for every country we cover, by level and format.
PR & Communications pay in the United States
National wage percentiles for the role. Full United States page.
| Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.25 | $500 | $48,400 |
| 25th | $29.65 | $640 | $61,700 |
| Median | $39.39 | $850 | $81,900 |
| 75th | $52.89 | $1,150 | $110,000 |
| 90th | $71.22 | $1,540 | $148,100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026.
PR & Communications rates by country
| Country | 10th | Median wage | 90th | Contractor rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.25 | $39.39 | $71.22 | $55 |
| Canada | CA$24.03 | CA$41.71 | CA$67.34 | CA$60 |
| United Kingdom | £12.26 | £18.36 | £30.68 | £25 |
| Austria | €12.35 | €20.65 | €29.88 | €30 |
| Belgium | €15.40 | €29.33 | €43.11 | €45 |
| Bulgaria | €4.46 | €8.42 | €16.34 | €12 |
| Croatia | €6.65 | €11.62 | €17.99 | €17 |
| Cyprus | €8.00 | €14.24 | €30.93 | €21 |
| Czechia | €6.64 | €10.98 | €15.46 | €16 |
| Denmark | €17.08 | €26.49 | €34.31 | €40 |
| Estonia | €6.52 | €12.43 | €18.55 | €18 |
| Finland | €13.50 | €19.71 | €26.81 | €30 |
| France | €10.91 | €17.02 | €26.16 | €25 |
| Germany | €17.99 | €33.41 | €51.57 | €50 |
| Greece | €5.81 | €9.55 | €14.17 | €14 |
| Hungary | €5.75 | €10.44 | €17.34 | €15 |
| Ireland | €16.61 | €29.02 | €56.25 | €40 |
| Italy | €10.99 | €16.69 | €27.06 | €24 |
| Latvia | €5.57 | €11.21 | €19.32 | €16 |
| Lithuania | €6.93 | €12.55 | €20.34 | €18 |
| Luxembourg | €16.61 | €27.63 | €49.37 | €40 |
| Malta | €5.58 | €9.90 | €15.01 | €14 |
| Netherlands | €12.02 | €21.28 | €29.99 | €30 |
| Poland | €6.34 | €11.06 | €18.56 | €16 |
| Portugal | €8.19 | €11.13 | €22.29 | €16 |
| Romania | €5.60 | €9.86 | €18.53 | €14 |
| Slovakia | €5.26 | €8.63 | €12.50 | €13 |
| Slovenia | €8.92 | €13.64 | €20.46 | €20 |
| Spain | €9.02 | €14.47 | €23.83 | €21 |
| Sweden | €12.34 | €17.25 | €21.75 | €25 |
Hourly figures in local currency. Contractor rate is the typical Deftridge rate for a senior PR & Communications in the regular role format.
PR & Communications pay by US state
Typical contractor rate, highest first.
By level and format
United States. A manager earns 1.20 times the senior rate; a one-off task pays a higher hourly rate than a standing role because the work is fixed-scope.
| Level | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Senior | $55 |
| Manager | $70 |
| Director | $85 |
Questions about PR & Communications rates
What is the typical hourly rate for a PR & Communications?
In the United States the typical rate for a senior PR & Communications is $55 an hour (market median wage $39.39). Rates vary by country, state and level; the tables above list them.
Is this a salary?
No. The market median is an employee wage for reference. The Deftridge rate is what a part-time contractor in that role receives per hour, before tax.
How does level change the rate?
Levels scale the rate: specialist 0.85, senior 1.00, manager 1.20, director 1.45 and executive 1.75 of the senior rate, inside the country floor and cap.
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