Median salary
$148,411
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$123.1k – $169k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
61.1%
11 of 18 roles
Live roles
18
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Senior Manager Government Affairs
Sr. Government Affairs Manager (National Security)
Manager, Government Affairs
Associate Manager, Government and Political Affairs
Government Affairs Manager
Government Affairs Manager (North/Mid Atlantic)
Government Affairs Manager (North/Mid Atlantic)
Government Affairs Manager
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
SpaceX
|
$152,500 | 3 |
|
Radiant Industries
|
$198,375 | 1 |
|
Motorola Solutions
|
$170,000 | 1 |
|
Vast
|
$168,000 | 1 |
|
Covestro
|
$148,411 | 1 |
|
Neros Technologies
|
$132,500 | 1 |
| NA National Audubon Society | $113,750 | 1 |
DaVita
|
$98,500 | 1 |
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How much do Public Affairs roles in Washington pay?
The median salary for Public Affairs roles in Washington is $148,411 per year. Most pay falls between $123,125 (25th percentile) and $169,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $98,500 to $187,500.
These figures are computed live from 18 active Public Affairs roles in Washington on JobsRadar, of which 11 (61.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Public Affairs roles in Washington include Radiant Industries, SpaceX, Vast and Covestro.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Public Affairs salary in Washington?
- The median is $148,411 per year, with most pay between $123,125 and $169,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 11 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Public Affairs salary range in Washington?
- Pay ranges from about $98,500 to $187,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $148,411. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.