Hiring a public affairs specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
247 open postings ask for a public affairs specialist as of Sep 25, 2026, from 139 employers. The median advertised minimum is $75,000. 142 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
247open postings
139employers hiring
$75,000median advertised minimum
142new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 159 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a public affairs specialist?
Hard. 139 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Booz Allen Hamilton with 27 open postings.
What should I pay a public affairs specialist?
Advertised minimums center on $75,000. Federal staff in series 1035 average $129,041 in actual pay.