Public Relations Managers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $169,230 or more. The middle half of public relations managers in Louisville earn between $92,560 and $157,240.
- $83K10th
- $93K25th
- $115KMedian
- $157K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,670 | $10,639 | $61.38 |
| Median | $115,000 | $9,583 | $55.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,560 | $7,713 | $44.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $157,240 | $13,103 | $75.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Public Relations Managers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Public relations managers in Louisville earn 3% more than the Kentucky average ($123,770) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($164,760). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $146,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $127,670 | $115,000 | $82,740 | $169,230 | 220 |
| Kentucky | $123,770 | $112,320 | $73,470 | $171,620 | 510 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $127,670, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $91,369 a year, or $7,614 a month and $3,514 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $94,728 | $7,894 |
| Working in KY | $91,369 | $7,614 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for public relations managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $127,670 buys what about $137,170 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Public Relations Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$127,670
- Lexington$122,320
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Public Relations Managers salary in Louisville: questions
How much do public relations managers make an hour in Louisville?
$61.38 an hour on average, and $55.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level public relations managers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the public relations managers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $91,369 a year ($7,614 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,670. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do public relations managers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.