Hiring a public affairs specialist: the market today
The short answer ·
233 open postings ask for a public affairs specialist as of Oct 8, 2026, from 141 employers. The median advertised pay is $92,058, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 157 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
233open postings
141employers hiring
$92,058median advertised pay
157new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-08
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 171 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a public affairs specialist?
Hard. 141 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Federal Bureau of Investigation with 13 open postings.
What should I pay a public affairs specialist?
Advertised pay centers on $92,058. Federal staff in series 1035 average $129,325 in actual pay.