Public Affairs

External Affairs Manager

Salary figures from 13 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for an External Affairs Manager in the Public Affairs field is $140,600 per year, with salaries ranging from $117,000 at the 10th percentile to $156,370 at the 90th percentile, based on 13 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, government relations, community relations, and policy analysis.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$140,600

10th Percentile

$117,000

90th Percentile

$156,370

Salary Disclosures

13

of 21 postings analyzed

External Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$117,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$140,600Typical salary
90th Percentile$156,370Senior / top earners

Based on 13 job postings with salary data

Skills for External Affairs Manager

Stakeholder engagementCross-functional collaborationGovernment relationsCommunity relationsPolicy analysisCommunicationsCrisis managementLegislative navigationPublic affairsStakeholder management

Common Employers Hiring External Affairs Manager

  • SpaceX5 positions
  • Clearway Energy Group2 positions
  • Irvine Ranch Water District2 positions
  • NextEra Energy2 positions
  • TikTok2 positions

Top Locations for External Affairs Manager

Washington, DCIrvine, CASan Francisco, CASeattle, WAAnderson

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Figures from 13 postings that disclosed salary (of 21 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this