The PRWeek Salary Survey also reveals that the self-employed are among the most contented of all people in their jobs. The majority reported that they had left agency life in order to go solo. Perhaps we can conclude that they are enjoying a break from the pressures of agency life. The corporate PR market is famed for its high salaries, but a growing distinction can be seen between small and larger corporations. But larger corporations are not having it all their way.
Smaller companies struggle to compete on benefits and other bonuses.
That said, hi-tech PR pros are among the youngest in our survey. It also provides much-needed context for the focus on this sector. Skills count in the PR business for some specialties. It's not just because of the discipline, of course. The West Coast also is a focus of highly-paid talent.