Public Affairs

Director of External Affairs

Salary data based on 17 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of External Affairs in the Public Affairs field is $157,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $76,000 at the 10th percentile to $234,000 at the 90th percentile based on 9 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, coalition building, congressional relations, strategic communications, and media relations."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$157,500

10th Percentile

$76,000

90th Percentile

$234,000

Sample Size

9

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Director of External Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$76,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$157,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$234,000Senior / top earners

Based on 9 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of External Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementCoalition buildingCongressional relationsStrategic communicationsMedia RelationsPublic affairsGovernment relationsLegislative strategy developmentGovernment affairsPolitical advocacy

Common Employers Hiring Director of External Affairs

  • Stellantis3 positions
  • Partnership for College Completion1 positions
  • Columbia Distributing1 positions
  • Philadelphia Gas Works1 positions
  • U.S. Department of the Interior1 positions

Top Locations for Director of External Affairs

Washington, DC 20005United StatesChicago, IL 60604Kent, WA, USAPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Data extracted from 17 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026