Public Relations Managers pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $243,610 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Denver earn between $133,620 and $208,030.
- $108K10th
- $134K25th
- $174KMedian
- $208K75th
- $244K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $179,370 | $14,948 | $86.24 |
| Median | $174,260 | $14,522 | $83.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $133,620 | $11,135 | $64.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $208,030 | $17,336 | $100.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Denver earn 5% more than the Colorado average ($170,820) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $179,370 | $174,260 | $107,910 | $243,610 | n/a |
| Colorado | $170,820 | $162,870 | $98,180 | $238,240 | n/a |
| United States | $164,760 | $146,910 | $82,410 | $284,990 | 74,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Public Relations Managers salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $179,370, a single filer in Denver takes home about $126,682 a year, or $10,557 a month and $4,872 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $179,370 buys what about $169,566 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 2nd of 5 Colorado metro areas for this job; Greeley pays the most ($179,690).
- Greeley$179,690
- Denver$179,370
- Boulder$159,620
- Fort Collins$146,050
- Colorado Springs$140,320
Highest-paying cities for public relations managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($229,420).
- San Jose, CA$229,420
- Washington, DC$214,670
- New York, NY$208,800
- San Francisco, CA$207,600
- Boston, MA$187,740
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Public Relations Managers salary in Denver: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Denver?
$86.24 an hour on average, and $83.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $107,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $133,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Denver?
About $126,682 a year ($10,557 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $179,370. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do public relations managers earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($164,760).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-2032; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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