How much does a Public Affairs Officer make in San Jose, CA? The average Public Affairs Officer salary in San Jose, CA is $157,708 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $138,095 and $181,068. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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 $120,238 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $138,095 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $157,708 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $181,068 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Public Affairs Officer Salary $202,335 San Jose,CA March 26, 2024
25% $138,095 10% $120,238 90% $202,335 75% $181,068 $157,708 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Communications Specialist, SME - Public Affairs with Security Clearance

Delta Solutions and Strategies, LLC - los angeles air force base, CA

Public Affairs/Government Affairs Intern

Dewey Square Group - Sacramento, CA

Public Affairs Manager

West Coast Advisors - Sacramento, CA

Public Affairs Officer

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Job Openings for Public Affairs Officer in San Jose, CA
  • Eagle Harbor, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Program Manager to manage our P...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a SME Communications Specialist supporting the United States Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) Comman...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Nationally renowned public affairs/political consulting firm seeks highly motivated intern at the firm's Sacramento, California office. Intern responsibili...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Career Opportunity. Account Manager. Available Immediately. West Coast Advisors (WCA) is an issues-focused public affairs and advocacy firm based in Sacram...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Job Description. Job Description. Location: Santa Monica, CA, Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN or New York City, NY (Hybrid). The Company. Metropoli...
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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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Average Base Salary

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181068
157708

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
144677
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167002
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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Public Affairs Officer ranges from $138,095 to $181,068 with the average base salary of $157,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,677 to $195,615 with the average total cash compensation of $167,002.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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