Average Public relations professionals Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
Based on 2025 data, public relations professionalss in the London earned £38,331 at the median — 5.5% above the national benchmark of £36,336. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £38,331 stretches to roughly £32,930 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), public relations professionalss take home 42.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £38,331 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,930 — 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 professionals salary in City of London?
The median public relations professionals salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £38,331 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 professionals pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Public relations professionals in the London earn 5.5% above the national median of £36,336. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is public relations professionals 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 professionals in the London earn £38,331, which is 42.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for public relations professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.