Public Affairs

Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Salary figures from 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 22 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Senior Manager, Public Affairs is $147,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $112,707 at the 10th percentile to $187,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 22 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include media relations, government relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$147,500

10th Percentile

$112,707

90th Percentile

$187,000

Salary Disclosures

17

of 22 postings analyzed

Senior Manager, Public Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$112,707Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$147,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$187,000Senior / top earners

Based on 17 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Media relationsGovernment relationsMedia RelationsStakeholder EngagementStrategic communicationsGovernment RelationsProject managementPublic affairs strategyReputation managementStrategic Communications

Common Employers Hiring Senior Manager, Public Affairs

  • California State University, Office of the Chancellor3 positions
  • Johnson & Johnson3 positions
  • Equinix2 positions
  • LivCor2 positions
  • Supermicro2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Manager, Public Affairs

Long Beach, CAAshburn, VAAtlanta, GAAustin, TXChicago, IL

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Figures from 17 postings that disclosed salary (of 22 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this