Average Public relations and communications directors Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
If you're a public relations and communications directors in the London, the typical salary in 2025 was £81,699. That's 13.4% above what public relations and communications directorss earn nationally (£72,020). The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £81,699 has an effective purchasing power closer to £70,188. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), public relations and communications directorss take home 21.8% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £81,699 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £70,188 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average public relations and communications directors salary in City of London?
The median public relations and communications directors salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £81,699 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does public relations and communications directors pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Public relations and communications directors in the London earn 13.4% above the national median of £72,020. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is public relations and communications directors a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Public relations and communications directors in the London earn £81,699, which is 21.8% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations and communications directorss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.