Public Affairs

Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 73 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist is $94,636 per year, with salaries ranging from $57,500 at the 10th percentile to $137,050 at the 90th percentile based on 29 job postings. Key skills required for this role include social media management, media relations, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and public relations."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$94,636

10th Percentile

$57,500

90th Percentile

$137,050

Sample Size

29

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$57,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$94,636Typical salary
90th Percentile$137,050Senior / top earners

Based on 29 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Social media managementMedia relationsWritten communicationStakeholder engagementPublic relationsEvent coordinationMedia RelationsPress release writingGovernment relationsStrategic communications

Common Employers Hiring Public Affairs Specialist

  • US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys4 positions
  • Small Business Administration4 positions
  • Carnival Corporation2 positions
  • AAA Northern New England2 positions
  • Booz Allen2 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, DCLincoln, NEWashington, DC, USAMiami, FLPortland, ME 04101

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Data extracted from 73 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026