Public Relations Account Executive Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Public Relations Account Executive make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Relations Account Executive in Los Angeles, CA is $87,038. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,588 to $96,805, with most professionals earning between $68,983 and $105,698.

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Create meaningful blog posts, article series and podcasts about / for the agency and its clients across the earned, owned and paid spectrum.

January 27, 2023

Monitor media coverage and create monthly reports for clients that include analysis on social media metrics.

February 08, 2023

Supporting primarily pharmaceutical client accounts in creating and editing communications materials including white papers, op-eds, talking points, press releases and other content.

March 12, 2023

Management of other PR techniques such as events, editorial calendars, speaking engagements awards and surveys.

April 19, 2023

Demonstrates initiative in identifying and proposing enhanced ways to advance team, group, agency and client interests.

April 20, 2023

Attend and participate in client calls according to your area of responsibility on accounts.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Relations Account Executive in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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77588

96805

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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90876

What is the average salary for Public Relations Account Executive in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Relations Account Executive in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Public Relations Account Executive ranges from $77,588 to $96,805 with the average base salary of $87,038. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,261 to $102,661 with the average total cash compensation of $90,876.

View Average Salary for Public Relations Account Executive as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$87,038	$77,588 - $96,805
Bonus	$3,837	$2,674 - $5,856
Total Pay	$90,876	$80,261 - $102,661

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Public Relations Account Executive Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,588 - $96,805	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,588 - $96,805	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,588 - $96,805	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,588 - $96,805	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,943 - $96,001	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,504 - $96,701	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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