Public Affairs

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 58 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist is $90,031 per year, with salaries ranging from $57,500 at the 10th percentile to $137,050 at the 90th percentile based on 24 job postings. Key skills required for this role include social media management, media relations, written communication, public relations, and stakeholder engagement."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$90,031

10th Percentile

$57,500

90th Percentile

$137,050

Sample Size

24

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$57,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$90,031Typical salary
90th Percentile$137,050Senior / top earners

Based on 24 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Social media managementMedia relationsWritten communicationPublic relationsStakeholder engagementPress release writingEvent coordinationMedia RelationsGovernment relationsWriting and editing

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • Small Business Administration4 positions
  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys3 positions
  • Carnival Corporation2 positions
  • AAA Northern New England2 positions
  • Booz Allen2 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, DCLincoln, NEMiami, FLPortland, ME 041011325 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Data extracted from 58 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026