Public Information Officer Salaries
Public Information Officer salaries in California
Base pay
US$72K - US$120K/yr
US$93K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
US$21K/yrAverage
US$16K - US$29K/yrRange
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Popular companies for Public Information Officers in California
49 companies
49 Popular companies with Public Information Officer
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
3.2
US$102K - US$157K
/yrTotal Pay
US$126K
Median
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
3
US$103K - US$159K
/yrTotal Pay
US$128K
Median
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
2.9
US$91K - US$139K
/yrTotal Pay
US$112K
Median
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Public Information Officer in California is Government and public administration with a median total pay of US$131,684.
The top paying company in Government and public administration for Public Information Officer is Caltrans.
Government and public administration
US$131,684
Government and public administration
The top paying company in Government and public administration for Public Information Officer is Caltrans.
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7-9 Years
HK$646K - HK$749K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Public Information Officer salaries
How much does a Public Information Officer in California make?
The average salary for a Public Information Officer is US$114,001 per year or US$55 per hour in California, which is 96% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to US$188,934 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in California is between US$87,920 (25th percentile) and US$149,221 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 73 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Public Information Officer employees in California as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Public Information Officer in California?
The highest salary for a Public Information Officer in California is US$149,221 per year, US$12,435 per month or US$72 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Public Information Officer in California?
The lowest salary for a Public Information Officer in California is US$87,920 per year, US$7,327 per month or US$42 per hour.