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

Job-title file

Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission, U.S. Federal Government

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

18 employees hold this title in Federal Election Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $135,583, below the department median of $148,711.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $135,583
Agency median: $148,711
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,435$197,200+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 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 $135,583 for this role, 81% above that figure — above the 90th 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 · $135,583

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 $135,583, 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 80 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Federal Election Commission, the median of $135,583 ranks #51 of 80.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$239,549 · 7

Fed Retirement Thrift Investment Board

$227,900 · 3

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$207,137 · 8

Securities and Exchange Commission

$206,213 · 9

Federal Reserve System

$198,403 · 13

Federal Housing Finance Agency

$197,918 · 1

Merit Systems Protection Board

$197,200 · 1

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight

$193,850 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$193,190 · 17

Office of Special Counsel

$191,900 · 1

Federal Trade Commission

$189,093 · 11

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$187,308 · 8

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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John Pugh

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Duane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

John Pugh is a Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Gregory Scott

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Federal Election Commission, Gregory Scott serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. 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 state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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.

George Smaragdis

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$187,093

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $187,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187,093
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $187,093
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,684
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

George Smaragdis works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. George earned $187,093 in 2026. Their pay grade is 14.

Elizabeth Kurland

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2025 total comp

$180,484

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $180,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,484
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,484
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $134,750
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Federal Election Commission, Elizabeth Kurland serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,484. They are classified at grade 14.

Myles Martin

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$158,306

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $158,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,306
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,306
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,192
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Myles Martin holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,306. Their pay grade is 14.

Katherine Carothers

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$146,143

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $146,143
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,143
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $146,143
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,111
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Katherine Carothers holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,143. Their pay grade is 13.

Jason Bucelato

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2025 total comp

$144,697

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $144,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,697
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,697
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Jason Bucelato holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,697. Their pay grade is 13.

Paul Stoetzer

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$138,024

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $138,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,024
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,024
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Paul Stoetzer works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Paul earned $138,024 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Mary Ann Baker

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$133,142

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $133,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,142
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $133,142
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Mary Ann Baker holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,142. Their pay grade is 12.

Christopher Berg

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$129,728

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $129,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,728
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: B.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $129,728
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christopher Berg works as a Public Affairs for Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher earned $129,728 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

David Garr

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$122,899

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $122,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,899
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,899
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,757
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

David Garr holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,899. Their pay grade is 12.

Don Michael

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$119,485

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $119,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,485
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,485
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,208
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Don Michael holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,485. 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 state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,425
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,365
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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.

Abigail Rison

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$105,829

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $105,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,829
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,829
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,012
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Federal Election Commission, Abigail Rison serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,829. They are classified at grade 12.

Latonya Prescott

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$75,059

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $75,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,059
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,059
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Latonya Prescott holds the role of Public Affairs at Federal Election Commission based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,059. Their pay grade is 07.

Julie Kinzer

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$73,134

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $73,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,134
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,134
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,602
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Federal Election Commission, Julie Kinzer serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,134. They are classified at grade 07.

Heidi Wangelin

Public Affairs/Federal Election Commission

2026 total comp

$65,435

Sub-department: Federal Election Commission
Base pay: $65,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,435
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Jane

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,435
Agency Code (OPM): LF
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): LF00
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,854
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At Federal Election Commission, Heidi Wangelin serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,435. They are classified at grade 07.