National Security & Defense

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 134 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist in the National Security & Defense field is $94,636 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $144,113 at the 90th percentile based on 51 job postings. Key skills required for this role include media relations, stakeholder engagement, social media management, and written communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$94,636

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$144,113

Sample Size

51

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$94,636Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,113Senior / top earners

Based on 51 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Media relationsStakeholder engagementSocial media managementWritten communicationMedia RelationsPress release writingPublic relationsEvent coordinationProject managementWritten and verbal communication

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys5 positions
  • Small Business Administration5 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources5 positions
  • U.S. Department of Justice4 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton4 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DCAlbuquerque, NMLincoln, NEChantilly, Virginia, United States

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Data extracted from 134 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026