Public Affairs Consultant Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Public Affairs Consultant make in Washington, DC? The average Public Affairs Consultant salary in Washington, DC is $134,292 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $121,277 and $150,962. 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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Public Affairs/Government Affairs Intern

Dewey Square Group - Sacramento , CA

Nationally renowned public affairs/political consulting firm seeks highly motivated intern at the firm's Sacramento, California office. Intern responsibilities include research and writing on ...

LinkedIn - 37 days ago

Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Cuberg - San Leandro , CA

The work will involve managing Cuberg's public affairs and story in both media and industrial ... Manage relationships with external agencies, consultants, and other partners to support ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

VP, Public Affairs

Metropolis - Los Angeles , CA

The Role The Head of Public Affairs is responsible for building out the public affairs function at ... Manage relationships with external consultants, lobbyists, and other relevant partners to enhance ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 50 days ago

Government Affairs Manager

Coreshell Technologies - San Leandro , CA

Collaborate and strategize with external government affairs consultants to advance Coreshell ... Minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy or regulatory affairs. Direct experience in the ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs | Eastern US, REMOTE |$165k - $175k base + bonus

Consult Energy USA - Las Vegas , NV

Responsibilities: * Track Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, PJM, State Public Utilities ... Hire and manage consultants to assist policy priorities. * Manage a regulatory budget. * Coordinate ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Environmental Affairs - Marine Regulatory Development Director

Addison Group - Houston , TX

Environmental Affairs - Marine Regulatory Development Director Location: Pasadena, Texas Salary ... and consultants on public agency marine permitting activities. · Identifying, specifying and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 50 days ago

What does a Public Affairs Consultant do?

Common responsibilities of a Public Affairs Consultant

Manage capture efforts utilizing technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.

September 02, 2022

Participate in the generation new business proposals and presentations.

March 04, 2023

Assist with ongoing program measurement and progress report development.

March 17, 2023

Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.

April 06, 2023

Demonstrated development of a professional network and experience with media contacts, database tools and pitching media to secure client coverage is required.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Public Affairs Consultant in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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121277

150962

134292

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

126910

159255

141429

What is the average salary for Public Affairs Consultant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Public Affairs Consultant in Washington, DC. The base salary for Public Affairs Consultant ranges from $121,277 to $150,962 with the average base salary of $134,292. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $126,910 to $159,255 with the average total cash compensation of $141,429.

View Average Salary for Public Affairs Consultant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$134,292	$121,277 - $150,962
Bonus	$7,137	$5,633 - $8,292
Total Pay	$141,429	$126,910 - $159,255

* 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.

Public Affairs Consultant Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,299 - $150,990	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,299 - $150,990	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,299 - $150,990	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,044 - $150,672	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,299 - $150,990	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,299 - $150,990	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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