Public Affairs

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary figures from 67 postings that disclosed salary (of 194 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist is $97,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $66,000 at the 10th percentile to $144,247 at the 90th percentile, based on 67 postings that disclosed salary (of 194 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include media relations, stakeholder engagement, social media management, and written communication.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$97,500

10th Percentile

$66,000

90th Percentile

$144,247

Salary Disclosures

67

of 194 postings analyzed

Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$66,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$97,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,247Senior / top earners

Based on 67 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Media relationsStakeholder engagementSocial media managementMedia RelationsWritten communicationPress release writingProject managementStrategic communication planningGovernment communicationsAttention to detail

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • Booz Allen Hamilton8 positions
  • U.S. Department of Justice8 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources7 positions
  • Department of Justice5 positions
  • Department of Veterans Affairs5 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, DCChantilly, VAArlington, VAAlbuquerque, NMDenver, CO

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Figures from 67 postings that disclosed salary (of 194 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this