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Public affairs specialist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Public Affairs Specialist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$63,749
Average $63,749
Low $31,196
High $130,269

The average salary for a public affairs specialist is $63,749 per year in the United States. 1.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Public Affairs Specialist job openings in United States

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U.S. Federal Public Affairs Ma...
Washington, DC
$173,500 - $305,500 a year
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Public Affairs Specialist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
J & J International
 
$364,000per year
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Shionogi Inc.
 
$270,000per year
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Roblox
 
$261,880per year
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Citi
 
$260,550per year
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Columbia University
 
$260,000per year
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Meta
 
$258,250per year
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Highest paying cities for Public Affairs Specialists near United States

  1. Minneapolis, MN
    $195,726 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $134,799 per year
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $107,134 per year
  4. Washington, DC
    $101,590 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $84,748 per year

Where can a Public Affairs Specialist earn more?

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