Salary data and insights based on 531 job postings
Foreign Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $60,200 at entry-level, rising to $98,500 at mid-level and $136,125 for senior roles across 531 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the policy and diplomatic focus of the sector. Most in-demand skills include project management, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis, highlighting the blend of administrative and analytical expertise required in the field.
Last updated: May 2026
Entry Level
$60,200
27 jobs
Mid Level
$98,500
112 jobs
Senior Level
$136,125
93 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
531
Last 6 months
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United Nations
26 jobs
U.S. Department of State
12 jobs
Institute for the Study of War
10 jobs
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
10 jobs
CSIS Middle East Program
7 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
7 jobs
The Brookings Institution
6 jobs
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
6 jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
6 jobs
Atlantic Council
5 jobs
Washington, DC
155 jobs
New York, NY
48 jobs
United States
26 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
14 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
13 jobs
Washington, DC 20036
12 jobs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
12 jobs
Arlington, VA
11 jobs
New York, United States
8 jobs
San Francisco, CA
6 jobs
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