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Public Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 119 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Manager is $170,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $216,500 at the 90th percentile based on 71 job postings. Key skills required for this role include government relations, media relations, stakeholder engagement, stakeholder relationship management, and project management."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$170,000

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$216,500

Sample Size

71

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Public Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$170,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$216,500Senior / top earners

Based on 71 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Manager

Government relationsProject managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementStakeholder relationship managementCross-functional collaborationPublic affairs strategyMedia RelationsCrisis communicationsStakeholder management

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Manager

  • Meta14 positions
  • Google11 positions
  • Intuit10 positions
  • Flock Safety7 positions
  • Waymo5 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 119 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026