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Public Information Director II pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 32000442

$87,740 to $171,095 per year$87,740$171,095MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $129,418 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
32000442
Pay group
NC24
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

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 diversified public relations and information program for a large, complex State agency. Responsible for the development and implementation of the communications strategy and objectives. Plan, design, and coordinate all public relations and public information activities involving highly complex and technical media techniques. Supervise a group of 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 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, communication, and/or publication 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 relationshi ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and eight 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

Real Property Manager II $87,740 to $171,095Agency HR Director II $87,740 to $171,095Human Services Assistant Div Dir III $87,740 to $171,095Legislative Affairs Director $87,740 to $171,095State Parks Director $87,740 to $171,095Deputy Secretary Off Archives & History $87,740 to $171,095Social Research Director $87,740 to $171,095Insurance Regulatory Analyst Director $87,740 to $171,095

Public Information Director II in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
South Carolina$67,728$121,890$67,728 to $121,890

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.

All North Carolina classifications