Marketing & Communications

PR Manager Salary in Australia

PR Managers build and protect brand reputation through media relations, communications strategy and crisis management. In Australia, senior PR roles in FMCG, tech and government pay considerably more than agency-side equivalents listed on Seek.

AU Typical Range

$85k$140k

AU Median

$108k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $78k$125k

Salary by experience level

PR Coordinator

AU$60k – $80k
NZNZD $55k – $73k

PR Manager

AU$85k – $115k
NZNZD $78k – $103k

Senior PR / Comms Director

AU$115k – $165k
NZNZD $103k – $148k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $108k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$82,652

Monthly

$6,888

Fortnightly

$3,179

Common employers on Seek

EdelmanOgilvyBCWWoolworthsCommBankstate governments

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average PR Manager salary in Australia?

The average PR Manager salary in Australia is around $108k per year, with a typical Seek range of $85k – $140k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a PR Manager take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $108k, take-home pay is approximately $82,652 per year ($6,888 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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