Salary figures from 454 postings that disclosed salary (of 898 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months
Foreign Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $62,500 at entry level, rising to $102,500 at mid-level and $136,125 for senior roles, across 454 postings that disclosed salary (of 898 analyzed). The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the policy and diplomatic nature of the work. Employers consistently prioritize project management, written communication, and stakeholder engagement, alongside research and analysis skills.
Figures last changed: October 2026
Entry Level
$62,500
44 with salary
Mid Level
$102,500
198 with salary
Senior Level
$136,125
142 with salary
Salary Disclosures
454
of 898 postings analyzed, last 12 months
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United Nations
54 jobs
U.S. Department of State
35 jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
20 jobs
Institute for the Study of War
17 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
12 jobs
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
9 jobs
The Brookings Institution
9 jobs
OpenAI
8 jobs
CSIS Middle East Program
7 jobs
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
6 jobs
Washington, DC
401 jobs
New York, NY
131 jobs
United States
50 jobs
Arlington, VA
35 jobs
San Francisco, CA
21 jobs
McLean, VA
11 jobs
Alexandria, VA
9 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
9 jobs
Cambridge, MA
8 jobs
Reston, VA
8 jobs
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View Foreign Affairs JobsFigures from 454 postings that disclosed salary (of 898 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this