Salary data and insights based on 342 job postings
Foreign Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $60,000 at entry-level, rising to $97,500 at mid-level and $135,900 for senior roles across 342 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the dominance of federal agencies, international organizations, and policy institutions. Core competencies in highest demand include project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills.
Last updated: February 2026
Entry Level
$60,000
19 jobs
Mid Level
$97,500
68 jobs
Senior Level
$135,900
60 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
342
Last 6 months
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United Nations
23 jobs
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
8 jobs
CSIS Middle East Program
7 jobs
Institute for the Study of War
6 jobs
The Heritage Foundation
4 jobs
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
4 jobs
Embassy of Australia, United States of America
3 jobs
United Nations Foundation
3 jobs
Australian Government
3 jobs
World Bank Group
3 jobs
Washington, DC
105 jobs
New York, NY
36 jobs
United States
19 jobs
Washington, DC 20036
10 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
8 jobs
Arlington, VA
7 jobs
Washington, DC
6 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
6 jobs
New York, United States
5 jobs
Cambridge, MA
4 jobs
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