Government Affairs Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Government Affairs Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Government Affairs Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $157,407 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $136,472 and $180,456. 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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Community Engagement and Government Affairs Specialist

Entravision Communications - Santa Monica , CA

Community Engagement and Government Affairs Specialist Santa Monica, CA | Full Time *Interested candidates must apply on Entravision's career site: &c=entravision&id=4181 Summary As a Community ...

ZipRecruiter - 16 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

ProKatchers LLC - Des Plaines , IL

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location: Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Duration: 08 Months ... S. regulatory submissions and/or registration documents for international affiliates and government ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

GForce Life Sciences - Santa Clara , CA

Regulatory Affairs Specialist II - Santa Clara, CA Must be able to work on a W2 Job Summary We're ... S. regulatory submissions and/or registration documents for international affiliates and government ...

LinkedIn - 16 days ago

Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Cypress HCM - Los Angeles , CA

Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Location: Los Angeles, Ca Company Size : 200/ Team Size : 15 ... Ensure productive and collaborative working relationships with government authorities. * Provide ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Senior Public Affairs Specialist-

TechOp Solutions International - Washington , DC

Remote We are seeking an experienced Senior Public Affairs Specialist who is ready to step up and ... S. citizenship and the ability to clear a comprehensive Government background investigation.

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Talentrupt RPO - Lake Forest , IL

... affairs function Skills: Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and/or biologics ... S. regulatory submissions and/or registration documents for international affiliates and government ...

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What does a Government Affairs Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Government Affairs Specialist

Manage legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts under the direction of the VP of External Affairs by identifying opportunities to influence public policy changes, developing policy positions in key issue areas and executing implementation of identified advocacy strategies.

December 31, 2022

Develop complex presentation materials and written documents, including formal letters, fact sheets, and other communications on diverse issues that impact cancer care or research for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, external partners, legislators, and state or federal government agencies.

April 06, 2023

Assist government affairs division in implementing federal and state legislative and regulatory activity.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Government Affairs Specialist in Washington, DC

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136472

180456

157407

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147055

203711

171609

What is the average salary for Government Affairs Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Government Affairs Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Government Affairs Specialist ranges from $136,472 to $180,456 with the average base salary of $157,407. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,055 to $203,711 with the average total cash compensation of $171,609.

View Average Salary for Government Affairs Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$157,407	$136,472 - $180,456
Bonus	$14,203	$10,583 - $23,255
Total Pay	$171,609	$147,055 - $203,711

* 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.

Government Affairs Specialist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,496 - $180,488	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,496 - $180,488	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,496 - $180,488	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,209 - $180,109	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,496 - $180,488	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,496 - $180,488	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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