Salary data and insights based on 438 job postings
Foreign Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $60,200 at entry-level, rising to $97,500 at mid-level and $136,125 for senior roles across 438 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC and New York, NY, reflecting the sector's alignment with federal government and international institutions. In-demand skills center on project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis, alongside strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Last updated: April 2026
Entry Level
$60,200
25 jobs
Mid Level
$97,500
92 jobs
Senior Level
$136,125
79 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
438
Last 6 months
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United Nations
23 jobs
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
10 jobs
CSIS Middle East Program
7 jobs
Institute for the Study of War
6 jobs
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
6 jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
6 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
6 jobs
Atlantic Council
5 jobs
Booz Allen
5 jobs
The Heritage Foundation
4 jobs
Washington, DC
131 jobs
New York, NY
42 jobs
United States
23 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
13 jobs
Washington, DC 20036
11 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
9 jobs
Arlington, VA
8 jobs
New York, United States
7 jobs
Washington, DC
6 jobs
Los Angeles, CA
6 jobs
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