Public Affairs Careers

Public Affairs professionals earn a median salary of $62,400 at entry level, rising to $100,000 at mid-level and $162,500 for senior roles across 2,002 job postings analyzed. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, reflecting the discipline's close ties to federal policy and government institutions. Most in-demand skills include project management, stakeholder engagement, media relations, government relations, and written communication.

Last updated: July 2026