Public Affairs Officer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Public Affairs Officer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Affairs Officer in Washington, DC is $143,733. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $113,133 to a high of $172,969, with most professionals earning between $127,715 and $159,036.

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10th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $113,133 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $127,715 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $143,733 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $159,036 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $172,969 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $127,715 10% $113,133 90% $172,969 75% $159,036 $143,733 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Public Relations Specialist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Affairs Officer

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Public Relations Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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159036
143733

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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159036
143733
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Affairs Officer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Public Affairs Officer ranges from $127,715 to $159,036 with the average base salary of $143,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,715 to $159,036 with the average total cash compensation of $143,733.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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