U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Labor / 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 Labor. Median total compensation for the role is $147,934, above the department median of $118,941.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.8M
Role median: $147,934
Agency median: $118,941
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$92,759$202,649+

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 Labor pays a median base salary of $147,934 for this role, 98% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Labor sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Department of Labor median · $147,934

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 Labor’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Labor is $147,934, 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 Labor, the median of $147,934 ranks #31 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 Labor

Accounting 89
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 20
Administrative Law Judge 37
Administrative Officer 98
Auditing 116
Budget Analysis 110
Chemistry 35
Civil Engineering 29
Claims Assistance and Examining 23
Contracting 103
Data Science Series 41
Economics Assistant 333
Economist 1,267
Electrical Engineering 27
Emergency Management Specialist 27
Employee Benefits Law 56
Equal Employment Opportunity 25
Equal Opportunity Compliance 333
Financial Administration and Program 131
General Arts and Information 29
General Attorney 615
General Business and Industry 53
General Engineering 44
General Health Science 33
General Physical Science 14
Government Information Specialist 49
Grants Management 69
Human Resources Management 300
Industrial Hygiene 342
Information Technology Management 784
International Relations 118
Invalid 85
Law Clerk 16
Legal Assistance 36
Management and Program Analysis 992
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 18
Mathematical Statistics 104
Mechanical Engineering 17
Mine Safety and Health Inspection Series 1,019
Mining Engineering 20
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,266
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 134
Nurse 22
Paralegal Specialist 93
Physical Science Technician 21
Program Management 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 920
Safety Engineering 83
Safety Technician 24
Secretary 47
Security Administration 41
Statistics 103
Support Services Administration 43
Training Instruction 41
Unemployment Insurance 86
Wage and Hour Investigation Series 1,053
Workers' Compensation Claims Examining 1,115
Workforce Development 237
Workforce Research and Analysis 70

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Michael Trupo

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$221,840

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $221,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $221,840
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $221,840
Basic Pay (before locality): $221,840
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): ES

Michael Trupo is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $221,840. They are classified at grade 00.

Egan Reich

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$181,859

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,859
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): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Egan Reich holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $181,859. Their pay grade is 15.

Edmund Fitzgerald

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$179,462

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $179,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,462
Pay grade: 14
Work city: East Walpole
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $179,462
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 250296021
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edmund Fitzgerald works as a Public Affairs for Department of Labor based in East Walpole, Massachusetts. Edmund earned $179,462 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Scott Allen

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$178,041

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $177,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,041
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Palos Heights
Work county: Cook
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,341
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 176687031
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Scott Allen serves as a Public Affairs based in Palos Heights, Illinois. Their 2024 pay totaled $178,041. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Daquino

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$177,208

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $177,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,208
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $177,208
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michael Daquino is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $177,208. They are classified at grade 15.

Fortson Uddyback

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$175,311

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $174,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,311
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Thorofare
Work county: Gloucester
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 343355015
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Fortson Uddyback serves as a Public Affairs based in Thorofare, New Jersey. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,311. They are classified at grade 14.

Michael Petersen

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$172,386

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $172,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,386
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fairfield
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061260095
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Michael Petersen serves as a Public Affairs based in Fairfield, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,386. They are classified at grade 14.

Kevin Meyer

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$172,272

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $172,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,272
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dover
Work county: Morris
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,272
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 340750027
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Meyer is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Dover, New Jersey. 2024 total compensation came to $172,272. They are classified at grade 14.

Jose Carnevali

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alameda
Work county: Alameda
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $167,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Jose Carnevali serves as a Public Affairs based in Alameda, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,336. They are classified at grade 13.

Bennett Gamble

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$163,429

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $162,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,429
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Clinton
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $162,629
Basic Pay (before locality): $122,039
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240365033
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Bennett Gamble serves as a Public Affairs based in Clinton, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,429. They are classified at grade 14.

Chauntra Rideaux

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$159,305

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $159,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,305
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Dallas
Work county: Dallas
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $159,305
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,526
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Chauntra Rideaux works as a Public Affairs for Department of Labor based in Dallas, Texas. Chauntra earned $159,305 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Edwin Nieves

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$154,136

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,136
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Edwin Nieves is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $154,136. They are classified at grade 14.

Joanna Hawkins

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$147,934

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $147,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,934
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ardmore
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,934
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420205091
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joanna Hawkins holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,934. Their pay grade is 13.

Eric Lucero

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$146,852

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $146,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,852
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,352
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Eric Lucero serves as a Public Affairs based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,852. They are classified at grade 14.

Monica Vereen

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,042
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Monica Vereen works as a Public Affairs for Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. Monica earned $144,042 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Grant Vaught

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$139,395

Sub-department: Office of 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): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Grant Vaught is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $139,395. They are classified at grade 14.

Frances Alonzo

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $137,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,624
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): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Frances Alonzo holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Juan Rodriguez

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$134,811

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $134,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,811
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Azle
Work county: Parker
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,811
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480364367
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Juan Rodriguez holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Azle, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,811. Their pay grade is 13.

Rhonda Burke

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$134,435

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $134,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,435
Pay grade: 13
Work city: The Villages
Work county: Sumter
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,435
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122984119
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rhonda Burke is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in The Villages, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $134,435. They are classified at grade 13.

James Lally

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$132,398

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $132,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,398
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Shirley
Work county: Middlesex
Work state: Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $132,398
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 251158017
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, James Lally serves as a Public Affairs based in Shirley, Massachusetts. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,398. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Feroli

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$126,627

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,627
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Rockville
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241360031
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Christine Feroli serves as a Public Affairs based in Rockville, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,627. They are classified at grade 13.

Patrick Malone

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
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): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Malone is a Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Ryan Honick

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Alexandria
Work county: Alexandria
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 510040510
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Labor, Ryan Honick serves as a Public Affairs based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Erika Ruthman

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$117,314

Sub-department: Office of Public Affairs
Base pay: $116,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,314
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,564
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erika Ruthman holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,314. Their pay grade is 13.

Tonya Ford

Public Affairs/Department of Labor

2024 total comp

$92,759

Sub-department: Occupational Safety and Health Administrative
Base pay: $92,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,759
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Lincoln
Work county: Lancaster
Work state: Nebraska

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 312830109
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tonya Ford holds the role of Public Affairs at Department of Labor based in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,759. Their pay grade is 12.