How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in California? The average Public Affairs Officer salary in California is $138,607 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $121,369 and $159,137. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Public Affairs Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $105,675 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $121,369 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $138,607 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $159,137 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $177,829 CA March 26, 2024
25% $121,369 10% $105,675 90% $177,829 75% $159,137 $138,607 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $132,450 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $134,335 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $139,110 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $132,198 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $128,806 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $137,099 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $132,827 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $125,161 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $153,310 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $152,933 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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FWG Solutions, Inc. - Miami , FL
FWG Solutions is a rapidly growing systems integrator and premier small business provider of technology services to government and commercial clients. We are a trusted provider of cybersecurity, logistics, advanced engineering and operational support services to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community and Federal Civilian agencies. We are a quality driven organization that leverages its ISO 20000-1:2011, ISO 27001:2013 and CMMI Level 2 quality standards, certifications and service delivery expertise to support all of our clients. The Senior Strategic IO Planner will provide Subject Matter Expertise in MISO and IO Planning for a government program at USSOUTHCOM. This individual will have experience in EW, IO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Targeting, and PSYOP and the integration of these capabilities. This position will serve as a functional expert and action officer for IO at the COCOM level. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: •Support and serve as a functional expert
- 1 day ago
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services - Patuxent River , MD
Overview Bowhead seeks aCommunications Specialistwith experience in internal and external communications to join our team in support of theNAVAIR Command Communicationslocated at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Position is a hybrid, a mixture of work on government site and telework. Responsibilities Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, how to guides, talking points, digital news pieces, message maps and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, and mission Create and edit informative briefing cards, crisis communication playbooks, media information reports and strategic communication guides across the command Effectively build awareness and confidence in missions, visions, core values, and behaviors throughout the command Conduct research to respond to organization and media queries and pass information to the workforce, federal public affairs officer, and others Work
- 2 days ago
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services - Patuxent River , MD
Overview Bowhead seeks a mid-level Communication Specialist with a focus on internal communications to join PMA-261 H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program Office at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Associated Press style writing. Position is 50% Telework \ 50% government site The Communication Specialist supports internal communication with some external requirements and provides content for communications messaging. Responsibilities Essential functions will include: Create and edit articles, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, digital news pieces, message maps and other written content to stimulate internal and external interest in command accomplishments and enhance understanding of the command, its workforce, and mission Draft weekly one-page newsletter Coordinate communications efforts with program supplier Act as POC for all program publicly releasable materials Draft and edit military personnel and program internal and
- 2 days ago
Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York , NY
Description Position at MTA Construction & Development This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. JOB TITLE: Senior Director Strategic Public Affairs (Capital Program) AGENCY: Construction & Development DEPT/DIV: Office of the President REPORTS TO: Assistant Vice President, Strategic Public Affairs Officer WORK LOCATION: 2 Broadway HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY) HAY POINTS: 1142 SALARY RANGE: $129,643 to $170,157 DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Summary The Senior Director of Strategic Public Affairs manages internal corporate communications, governmental/public affairs, and stakeholder relationships for a wide variety of capital projects and initiatives. Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Strategic Public Affairs Officer, this position creates and executes public affairs communication programs, including C&D corporate brand buildin
- 3 days ago
Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project) - Washington , DC
Position Communications Director Position Type Full-Time Reports to Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer Location Washington, DC About The Role The Communications Director will be responsible for leading Future Caucus' press and media operations to amplify Future Caucus members and success stories, promote new narratives about the next generation of problem-solving, and build the Future Caucus brand. The Communications Director reports directly to the Chief Strategy & Public Affairs Officer, manages communications staff, and provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of the organization's communications, public relations, and earned media strategies. The individual in this position will play a key role in strategically advancing Future Caucus' efforts in support of a more functional democracy, driven by the inclusive and effective leadership of young policymakers. The role includes heavy press and media engagement and will serve as our primary liaison with national reporters; i
- 3 days ago
Executive Mosaic - Tysons Corner , VA
Event Planner and Speaker Coordinator *This is onsite position in Tysons Corner, VA* Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm plus events (We NEVER do events on the weekends, only Tues/Wed/Thurs) Salary: $65,000 This is a role to help plan dinner events and book the speakers for those events. Do you love Event planning? Do you want to meet and be connected with the Who's Who of GovCon, Government, and Military commands? Executive Mosaic is seeking an enthusiastic, high-energy, Event and Speaker Coordinator to assist with booking speakers for our events and managing part of our membership-based executive leadership program. This position will place you in the midst of some of the most high-powered people and exclusive events in the Washington DC GovCon sector. Members are senior executives in the government contracting industry and speakers come from across the government including the Defense, Intelligence, Healthcare communities and more . The successful candidate will communicate daily with their
- 3 days ago

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    Bachelor's Degree

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