U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Housing and Urban Development / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

25 employees hold this title in Department of Housing and Urban Development. Median total compensation for the role is $151,568, above the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.9M
Role median: $151,568
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,962$187,725+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 25 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Public Affairs pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Public Relations Specialists — about 283,380 people — is $74,750. Department of Housing and Urban Development pays a median base salary of $151,568 for this role, 103% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Housing and Urban Development sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Housing and Urban Development median · $151,568

The bar is the range of annual wages for Public Relations Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Housing and Urban Development’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Housing and Urban Development is $151,568, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Public Affairs is held in 72 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Housing and Urban Development, the median of $151,568 ranks #25 of 72.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$262,238 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$224,143 · 6

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$204,130 · 2

Federal Reserve System

$201,485 · 9

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$192,153 · 1

Office of Special Counsel

$191,289 · 1

Securities and Exchange Commission

$182,072 · 6

Federal Trade Commission

$181,316 · 6

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$181,216 · 7

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$181,216 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$181,216 · 5

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 11

Median total compensation for the Public Affairs role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Housing and Urban Development

Accounting 145
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 41
Administrative Officer 54
Appraising 129
Architecture 10
Auditing 234
Budget Analysis 140
Construction Analyst 95
Contracting 94
Data Science Series 10
Economist 70
Emergency Management Specialist 9
Environmental Protection Specialist 57
Equal Employment Opportunity 14
Equal Opportunity Assistance 10
Equal Opportunity Compliance 401
Financial Administration and Program 139
Financial Analysis 279
Financial Management 6
Financial Management Student Trainee 5
General Arts and Information 7
General Attorney 445
General Business and Industry 2,575
General Engineering 72
General Physical Science 5
Government Information Specialist 25
Grants Management 125
Human Resources Management 106
Information Technology Management 252
Instructional Systems 10
Law Clerk 10
Loan Specialist 9
Management and Program Analysis 1,245
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 13
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,262
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 109
Paralegal Specialist 63
Program Management 75
Psychology 5
Quality Assurance 19
Realty 10
Records and Information Management 23
Secretary 9
Security Administration 34
Social Science 54
Support Services Administration 53
Visual Information 6

Record list

Employees with this title

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Clyde Rodkey

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Contrl
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Clyde Rodkey serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Scott Hudman

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$183,202

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Southwest
Base pay: $183,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,202
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $183,202
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Hudman holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,202. Their pay grade is 14.

Darryl Madden

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Darryl Madden works as a Public Affairs for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Darryl earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shantae Goodloe

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shantae Goodloe holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $180,359. Their pay grade is 15.

Olga Alvarez

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$177,057

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for New York/New Jersey
Base pay: $177,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,057
Pay grade: 14
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,057
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Olga Alvarez serves as a Public Affairs based in New York - New York, New York. Their 2024 pay totaled $177,057. They are classified at grade 14.

Dwrena Allen

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$176,394

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,394
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dwrena Allen is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $176,394. They are classified at grade 15.

Christine Baumann

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$170,258

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for New England
Base pay: $170,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,258
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $170,258
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Baumann works as a Public Affairs for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Boston, Massachusetts. Christine earned $170,258 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Andra Higgs

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$167,316

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Pacific/Hawaii
Base pay: $167,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,316
Pay grade: 14
Work city: San Francisco
Work county: San Francisco
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,316
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063290075
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andra Higgs is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in San Francisco, California. 2024 total compensation came to $167,316. They are classified at grade 14.

Brian Handshy

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$161,349

Sub-department: Office of Field Policy and Management
Base pay: $161,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,349
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Wyandotte
Work state: Kansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,349
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 202820209
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brian Handshy holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2024, their total compensation was $161,349. Their pay grade is 14.

Gloria Shanahan

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$160,518

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Southeast/Caribbean
Base pay: $160,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,518
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Miami
Work county: Miami-Dade
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $160,518
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122010086
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gloria Shanahan works as a Public Affairs for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Miami, Florida. Gloria earned $160,518 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Bruce Brodoff

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$156,453

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for New England
Base pay: $156,453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,453
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Boston
Work county: Suffolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $156,453
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bruce Brodoff is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $156,453. They are classified at grade 14.

Trina Martin

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$152,399

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Mid-Atlantic
Base pay: $152,399
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,399
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,399
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Trina Martin is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $152,399. They are classified at grade 14.

Andrew Ten

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$151,568

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Pacific/Hawaii
Base pay: $151,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,568
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $151,568
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Andrew Ten is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Los Angeles, California. 2024 total compensation came to $151,568. They are classified at grade 14.

Angelo Dalmacio

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$149,446

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Rocky Mountains
Base pay: $149,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,446
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Denver
Work county: Denver
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,446
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080600031
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Angelo Dalmacio is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Denver, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $149,446. They are classified at grade 14.

Vanessa Krueger

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$148,972

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Northwest/Alaska
Base pay: $148,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,972
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Vanessa Krueger serves as a Public Affairs based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,972. They are classified at grade 14.

Christina Williams

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Christina Williams serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Maricela Esquilin

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$141,604

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Southwest
Base pay: $141,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,604
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,604
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Maricela Esquilin holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,604. Their pay grade is 14.

Nicole Winston

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$140,961

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Midwest
Base pay: $140,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,961
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,961
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicole Winston holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,961. Their pay grade is 14.

Igor Ristic

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs
Base pay: $139,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,395
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $139,395
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Igor Ristic is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Joseph Fruhman

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$137,924

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,924
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,624
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joseph Fruhman is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $137,924. They are classified at grade 13.

Shannon Watkins

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$137,743

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Southeast/Caribbean
Base pay: $137,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,743
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $137,743
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shannon Watkins holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,743. Their pay grade is 14.

Ashlee Strong

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$136,414

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Midwest
Base pay: $136,414
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,414
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Chicago
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,414
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 171670031
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ashlee Strong is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Chicago, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $136,414. They are classified at grade 14.

Zita Walker

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$134,942

Sub-department: Office of the Chief Human Capital Office
Base pay: $133,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,942
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,692
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Zita Walker is a Public Affairs at Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $134,942. They are classified at grade 13.

Brian Nestor

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$134,468

Sub-department: Office of Senior Coordinator for Mid-Atlantic
Base pay: $134,468
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,468
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,468
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,604
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Housing and Urban Development, Brian Nestor serves as a Public Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,468. They are classified at grade 14.

Kimberly Twine

Public Affairs/Department of Housing and Urban Development

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Assistant Secretary for Housing--Fed Housing Cmsnr
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kimberly Twine works as a Public Affairs for Department of Housing and Urban Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kimberly earned $117,962 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.