Public Affairs

Director of External Affairs

Salary data based on 23 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 $87,500 at the 10th percentile to $190,975 at the 90th percentile based on 11 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government relations, coalition building, strategic communications, and public affairs."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$157,500

10th Percentile

$87,500

90th Percentile

$190,975

Sample Size

11

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Director of External Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$87,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$157,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$190,975Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of External Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsCoalition buildingStrategic communicationsPublic affairsCongressional relationsBudget managementMedia RelationsLegislative strategy developmentGovernment affairs

Common Employers Hiring Director of External Affairs

  • Stellantis3 positions
  • Core Scientific2 positions
  • Partnership for College Completion1 positions
  • Ginnie Mae1 positions
  • Columbia Distributing1 positions

Top Locations for Director of External Affairs

Washington, DC 20005Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesUnited StatesChicago, IL 60604Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Data extracted from 23 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026