National Security & Defense

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 141 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist in the National Security & Defense field is $101,917 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $144,113 at the 90th percentile, based on 54 job postings. Key skills required for this role include media relations, stakeholder engagement, social media management, written communication, and press release writing."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$101,917

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$144,113

Sample Size

54

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$101,917Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,113Senior / top earners

Based on 54 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Media relationsStakeholder engagementSocial media managementWritten communicationPress release writingMedia RelationsPublic relationsEvent coordinationGovernment communicationsProject management

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • DC Department of Human Resources6 positions
  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys5 positions
  • U.S. Department of Justice5 positions
  • Small Business Administration5 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton5 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DCChantilly, Virginia, United StatesAlbuquerque, NMLincoln, NE

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Data extracted from 141 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026