Public Affairs

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 166 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist is $95,520 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $144,113 at the 90th percentile based on 65 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder engagement, media relations, social media management, and written communication."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$95,520

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$144,113

Sample Size

65

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,520Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,113Senior / top earners

Based on 65 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Stakeholder engagementMedia relationsSocial media managementWritten communicationMedia RelationsPress release writingProject managementPublic relationsEvent coordinationGovernment communications

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • Booz Allen Hamilton7 positions
  • U.S. Department of Justice6 positions
  • Small Business Administration6 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources6 positions
  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys5 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DCChantilly, Virginia, United StatesChantilly, VAAlbuquerque, NM

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Data extracted from 166 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026