Public Affairs

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 99 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 $140,054 at the 90th percentile based on 37 job postings. Key skills required for this role include social media management, media relations, stakeholder engagement, written communication, and event coordination."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$95,520

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$140,054

Sample Size

37

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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$140,054Senior / top earners

Based on 37 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Social media managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementWritten communicationEvent coordinationPublic relationsMedia RelationsPress release writingProject managementWritten and verbal communication

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys5 positions
  • Small Business Administration4 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources3 positions
  • Carnival Corporation2 positions
  • AAA Northern New England2 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesAlbuquerque, NMLincoln, NEWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 99 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026