Public Affairs

Public Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 86 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Manager is $170,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $217,000 at the 90th percentile based on 50 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, government relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and stakeholder relationship management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$170,000

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$217,000

Sample Size

50

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Public Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$170,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$217,000Senior / top earners

Based on 50 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Manager

Project managementGovernment relationsStakeholder engagementMedia relationsStakeholder relationship managementCross-functional collaborationPublic affairs strategyStrategic communicationsPolicy advocacyMedia Relations

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Manager

  • Meta11 positions
  • Intuit9 positions
  • Google5 positions
  • Flock Safety5 positions
  • Waymo4 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Manager

601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004Washington, DCNew York, NYUnited StatesSan Francisco, CA

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Data extracted from 86 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026