Public Information Director I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000441
- Class code
- 32000441
- Pay group
- NC21
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Public Information Director I is $70,627 to $137,724 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000441.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is supervisory and administrative work in directing a public relations and information program for a State agency or institution. Responsible for the development and implementation of the communications strategy and objectives. Plan, design, and coordinate all public relations and public information activities. Supervise a group of lower level media specialists and clerical workers in implementing the desired programs. Work involves participating in the formulation of all agency programs, advising agency personnel on best methods for promoting activities, and serving as spokesperson for the agency or institution head to the public media. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the agency head or higher level administrative official and is evaluated for overall program effectiveness.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and conducting a large-scale public relations program. Thorough knowledge of all technical processes involved in printing, film production, and other media techniques. Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques for disseminating information to the public through a variety of media. Ability to supervise a staff of subordinates in the preparation of written communications, film processing, layout techniques, and media contacts. Ability to exercise mature judgment in appraising and analyzing situations and making sound decisions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the general public and repr ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Public Information Director I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $53,142 | $90,372 | $53,142 to $90,372 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.