U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Federal Election Commission / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs

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

17 employees hold this title in Federal Election Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $129,759, below the department median of $149,056.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $129,759
Agency median: $149,056
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,517$191,900+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 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. Federal Election Commission pays a median base salary of $129,759 for this role, 74% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Federal Election Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

Federal Election Commission median · $129,759

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 Federal Election Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Federal Election Commission is $129,759, 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 Federal Election Commission, the median of $129,759 ranks #48 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

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$181,216 · 11

Adv Council on Historic Preservation

$181,216 · 1

National Transportation Safety Board

$181,216 · 5

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 Federal Election Commission

Record list

Employees with this title

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Gregory Scott

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Gregory Scott serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Judith Ingram

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Judith Ingram serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

John Pugh

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Pugh is a Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

George Smaragdis

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

George Smaragdis works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. George earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Elizabeth Kurland

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Elizabeth Kurland serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Katherine Carothers

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katherine Carothers holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,557. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Bucelato

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Bucelato holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Myles Martin

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$137,624

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
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): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Myles Martin holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,624. Their pay grade is 13.

Paul Stoetzer

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$129,759

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $129,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,759
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,759
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Stoetzer works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $129,759 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Baker

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Mary Baker is a Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Christopher Berg

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$122,343

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $122,343
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,343
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,343
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,808
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Berg works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $122,343 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

David Garr

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$115,731

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $115,731
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,731
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,731
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,846
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

David Garr holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,731. Their pay grade is 12.

Romy Adame-Wilson

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Romy Adame-Wilson is a Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $112,425. They are classified at grade 12.

Don Michael

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$112,425

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $112,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,425
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Don Michael holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,425. Their pay grade is 12.

Latonya Prescott

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $72,703
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,703
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,703
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,557
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latonya Prescott holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,703. Their pay grade is 07.

Julie Kinzer

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$70,838

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $70,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,838
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $70,838
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Julie Kinzer serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,838. They are classified at grade 07.

Heidi Wangelin

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2024 total comp

$61,517

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $61,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,517
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,517
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,163
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Federal Election Commission, Heidi Wangelin serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,517. They are classified at grade 07.