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Public Affairs Specialist

Salary data based on 108 job postings

"The median salary for a Public Affairs Specialist is $101,917 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,400 at the 10th percentile to $144,113 at the 90th percentile based on 40 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

$101,917

10th Percentile

$62,400

90th Percentile

$144,113

Sample Size

40

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Public Affairs Specialist Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,400Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$101,917Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,113Senior / top earners

Based on 40 job postings with salary data

Skills for Public Affairs Specialist

Social media managementMedia relationsStakeholder engagementWritten communicationEvent coordinationPress release writingPublic relationsMedia RelationsProject 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 Administration5 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources3 positions
  • Carnival Corporation2 positions
  • AAA Northern New England2 positions

Top Locations for Public Affairs Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DCAlbuquerque, NMLincoln, NEWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 108 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026