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Public Relations (PR) Officer

Average Mid-Career Public Relations (PR) Officer with Corporate Communications Skills Salary in South Africa

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R256,809
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
25%
ZAR 236k
MEDIAN
ZAR 257k
75%
ZAR 331k

The average salary for a Public Relations (PR) Officer is R256,809 in 2025

Base Salary
R236k - R331k
Bonus
R0 - R20k
Total Pay
R246k - R361k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Dec 07 2022)
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What Do Public Relations (PR) Officers Do?

Public Relations (PR) Officer Tasks
  • Create, support, steer and track publicity campaigns.
  • Set brand standards and design online and paper materials are up to date.
  • Interact with the press and the public, forming strong positive relations.
  • Plan and advertise special events.
  • React to publicity situations and interact with the press to improve organizational image.
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Common Health Benefits for a Public Relations (PR) Officer

Medical
40%
Dental
20%
Vision
20%
None
60%

Gender Breakdown for Public Relations (PR) Officers

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Public Relations (PR) Officers

What is the highest pay for Public Relations (PR) Officers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Public Relations (PR) Officer is ZARNaN / year

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How can Public Relations (PR) Officers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Public Relations (PR) Officer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Public Relations (PR) Officer that oversees more junior Public Relations (PR) Officers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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