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PR Specialist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$38.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,747/year ($5,229/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $105,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,410 PR Specialist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median PR Specialist salary of $80,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,747 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $80,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,920 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,172 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,842 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,747 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,229 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Colorado?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Colorado is $80,680 per year ($38.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,090 and $105,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $80,680, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $62,747 per year ($5,229 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 7,410 PR Specialist jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.