Director of External Affairs Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Director of External Affairs make in Washington, DC? The average Director of External Affairs salary in Washington, DC is $196,918 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $171,920 and $226,219. 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.

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Director of External Affairs - Office of Economic and Workforce Development (0931)

City and County of San Francisco - San Francisco , CA

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Director of External Affairs for the Office of Economic and Workforce Development who is responsible for the overall direction and management of communications and community ...

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Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center - Hayward , CA

The Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs Director leads TVHC's community partnerships ... This individual is responsible for strategic and program design, planning, and implementation of ...

LinkedIn - 80 days ago

Director of Government Affairs

Hospital Association of Oregon - Lake Oswego , OR

Salary: $115,000-$161,000 annual salary (DOE) POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Government Affairs ... The Position is a member of the external affairs team. The Position reports to the Executive Vice ...

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Public Relations & External Affairs Strategist

Homer Electric Association - Kasilof , AK

The Public Relations & External Affairs Strategist will create, promote, and implement the public ... Direct the coordination of annual membership meetings, Board of Director elections, area meetings ...

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Director of Legal Affairs

Olson Kundig - Seattle , WA

The Director of Legal Affairs plans and directs all aspects of the firm's legal affairs, manages a ... Collaborates with external legal counsel and internal departments to assess the need for new ...

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Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy

Modern Hydrogen - Woodinville , WA

Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy Modern Hydrogen Woodinville, WA - Full Time - ... and communicate internal/external impacts * Ability to work alone with minimal oversight

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Collaborates with Vice Presidents and other Directors to study and understand.

March 08, 2023

Demonstrated ability to develop multi-pronged communications plans that are ambitious and achievable, and that both deepen public understanding/awareness about critical issues and promote organizations.

March 09, 2023

Represent the Foundation in the community in a manner that cultivates respect and recognition.

April 06, 2023

Track and assess external communications and public relations efforts.

April 06, 2023

Manage a budget as it relates to communications.

April 19, 2023

Communicates and advocates University priorities to local, regional, state and national elected officials and staff.

April 22, 2023

Participates in the development of university policies and procedures.

April 28, 2023

Provide leadership, direction and professional development of a team of highly skilled directors - including the Health Care Policy & Advocacy Director, the Higher Education Policy & Advocacy Director, the Policy Research Director, and Communications Director.

May 06, 2023

Create powerful written internal and external communications products including website, print publications, newsletters, online communications, media and public relations.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Director of External Affairs in Washington, DC

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What is the average salary for Director of External Affairs in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of External Affairs in Washington, DC. The base salary for Director of External Affairs ranges from $171,920 to $226,219 with the average base salary of $196,918. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $191,243 to $271,965 with the average total cash compensation of $226,292.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$196,918	$171,920 - $226,219
Bonus	$29,374	$19,324 - $45,747
Total Pay	$226,292	$191,243 - $271,965

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of External Affairs Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,951 - $226,259	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,951 - $226,259	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,951 - $226,259	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,589 - $225,784	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,951 - $226,259	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $171,951 - $226,259	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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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 of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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