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PR Specialist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$35.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,150/year ($4,762/month) for a single filer
PR Specialist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,860 PR Specialist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 27-3031, “Public Relations Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median PR Specialist salary of $73,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,150 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $73,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,274 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,600 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$3,176 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,150 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,762 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a PR Specialist make in Georgia?
- The median PR Specialist salary in Georgia is $73,200 per year ($35.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,150 and $98,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a PR Specialist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $73,200, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $57,150 per year ($4,762 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many PR Specialist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 6,860 PR Specialist jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.