Median salary
$157,995
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$124.5k – $174.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
40%
32 of 80 roles
Live roles
80
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Manager, Public Affairs
Media & Public Affairs Manager
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Abbott
|
$182,500 | 2 |
Johnson & Johnson
|
$167,375 | 2 |
Samsara
|
$137,267 | 2 |
|
EliseAI
|
$225,000 | 1 |
| DE Dexcom | $208,500 | 1 |
|
GEICO
|
$203,463 | 1 |
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$199,400 | 1 |
|
Radiant Industries
|
$198,375 | 1 |
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How much do Public Affairs roles pay?
The median salary for Public Affairs roles is $157,995 per year. Most pay falls between $124,475 (25th percentile) and $174,425 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $99,182 to $199,298.
These figures are computed live from 80 active Public Affairs roles on JobsRadar, of which 32 (40%) 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 include Dexcom, Abbott, EliseAI and GEICO.
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?
- The median is $157,995 per year, with most pay between $124,475 and $174,425 (25th–75th percentile), based on 32 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Public Affairs salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $99,182 to $199,298 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $157,995. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.