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Public Affairs Associate

Salary figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 24 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Public Affairs Associate is $67,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $100,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 24 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and written and verbal communication.

Figures last changed: September 2026

Median

$67,500

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$100,000

Salary Disclosures

15

of 24 postings analyzed

Public Affairs Associate Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$67,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$100,000Senior / top earners

Based on 15 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Associate

Project managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationSocial media managementCommunicationsGovernment relationsMicrosoft OfficePolicy analysis

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Associate

  • Bantam Communications2 positions
  • Colorado Springs Utilities2 positions
  • Cornerstone Government Affairs2 positions
  • Las Virgenes Municipal Water District2 positions
  • Tassi Communications, Inc.2 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Associate

Washington, DCCalabasas, CAColorado Springs, CONew York, NYUnited States

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Figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 24 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed September 2026 · How we compute this