Public Affairs

Director of Public Affairs

Salary figures from 42 postings that disclosed salary (of 74 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Public Affairs is $153,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $81,707 at the 10th percentile to $229,750 at the 90th percentile, based on 42 postings that disclosed salary (of 74 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include Media Relations, Government Relations, Strategic Communications, and Project Management.

Figures last changed: September 2026

Median

$153,000

10th Percentile

$81,707

90th Percentile

$229,750

Salary Disclosures

42

of 74 postings analyzed

Director of Public Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$81,707Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$153,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$229,750Senior / top earners

Based on 42 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Public Affairs

Media RelationsGovernment relationsMedia relationsStrategic CommunicationsProject managementGovernment RelationsPublic Affairs StrategyStakeholder EngagementStrategic communicationsStakeholder engagement

Common Employers Hiring Director of Public Affairs

  • Barnard College3 positions
  • City and County of San Francisco3 positions
  • City of Chattanooga3 positions
  • Oscar Health3 positions
  • RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS3 positions

Top Locations for Director of Public Affairs

Washington, DCSan Francisco, CAAustin, TXNew York, NYChicago, IL

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Figures from 42 postings that disclosed salary (of 74 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed September 2026 · How we compute this