Public Affairs

Public Affairs Manager

Salary figures from 72 postings that disclosed salary (of 115 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Public Affairs Manager is $170,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $216,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 72 postings that disclosed salary (of 115 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include government relations, project management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and stakeholder relationship management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$170,000

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$216,000

Salary Disclosures

72

of 115 postings analyzed

Public Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$170,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$216,000Senior / top earners

Based on 72 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Manager

Government relationsProject managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementStakeholder relationship managementPublic affairs strategyStakeholder managementCrisis communicationsMedia RelationsCross-functional collaboration

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Manager

  • Google16 positions
  • Meta12 positions
  • Flock Safety6 positions
  • Intuit4 positions
  • Waymo4 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Manager

Washington, DCNew York, NYAustin, TXRichmond, VAArlington, VA

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Figures from 72 postings that disclosed salary (of 115 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this