Salary data and insights based on 649 job postings
Foreign Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $62,000 at entry level, rising to $99,419 at mid-level and $136,125 for senior roles across 649 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, with New York, NY serving as a secondary hub, reflecting the sector's alignment with federal institutions and international organizations. Demand is strongest for candidates with expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, written communication, policy analysis, and organizational skills.
Last updated: July 2026
Entry Level
$62,000
37 jobs
Mid Level
$99,419
142 jobs
Senior Level
$136,125
106 jobs
Jobs Analyzed
649
Last 6 months
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United Nations
28 jobs
U.S. Department of State
23 jobs
Institute for the Study of War
11 jobs
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
11 jobs
The Brookings Institution
9 jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
8 jobs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
8 jobs
CSIS Middle East Program
7 jobs
Atlantic Council
6 jobs
World Bank Group
6 jobs
Washington, DC
181 jobs
New York, NY
55 jobs
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
31 jobs
United States
27 jobs
Washington, DC, USA
16 jobs
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
14 jobs
New York, United States
14 jobs
Arlington, VA
12 jobs
Washington, DC 20036
12 jobs
San Francisco, CA
9 jobs
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