Public Affairs

Director of External Affairs

Salary data based on 8 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of External Affairs in the Public Affairs field is $167,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $146,195 at the 10th percentile to $167,000 at the 90th percentile based on 4 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, coalition building, legislative strategy development, congressional relations, and government affairs."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$167,000

10th Percentile

$146,195

90th Percentile

$167,000

Sample Size

4

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Director of External Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$146,195Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$167,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$167,000Senior / top earners

Based on 4 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of External Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementCoalition buildingLegislative strategy developmentCongressional relationsGovernment affairsPolitical advocacyPolicy analysisGovernment relations and advocacyStrategic communicationsProject management

Common Employers Hiring Director of External Affairs

  • Stellantis3 positions
  • Philadelphia Gas Works1 positions
  • The Council for Professional Recognition1 positions
  • OFFICE OF THE MAYOR1 positions
  • Council for Professional Recognition1 positions

Top Locations for Director of External Affairs

Washington, DC 20005United StatesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesManhattan, NYWashington, DC

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Data extracted from 8 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026