U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / General Services Administration / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs

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

18 employees hold this title in General Services Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $131,350, above the department median of $126,984.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $131,350
Agency median: $126,984
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$105,812$191,900+

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. General Services Administration pays a median base salary of $131,350 for this role, 76% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where General Services Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

General Services Administration median · $131,350

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 General Services Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at General Services Administration is $131,350, 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 General Services Administration, the median of $131,350 ranks #44 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 General Services Administration

Accounting 168
Accounting Technician 24
Administrative Officer 20
Appraising 28
Architecture 141
Auditing 122
Budget Analysis 241
Building Management 909
Business and Industry Student Trainee 35
Civil Engineering 54
Civilian Pay 5
Community Planning 5
Construction Analyst 26
Construction Control Technical 213
Contracting 2,227
Data Science Series 14
Electrical Engineering 27
Emergency Management Specialist 50
Engineering Technical 87
Environmental Protection Specialist 19
Equal Employment Opportunity 11
Equipment Facilities, and Services 51
Equipment Services 147
Facility Operations Services 14
Financial Administration and Program 316
Fire Protection Engineering 36
General Arts and Information 98
General Attorney 187
General Business and Industry 1,956
General Engineering 191
General Supply 41
Human Resources Assistance 10
Human Resources Management 223
Industrial Hygiene 20
Information Technology Management 1,090
Interior Design 39
Management and Program Analysis 1,268
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 6
Mechanical Engineering 58
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 1,165
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 31
Operations Research 24
Painting 6
Paralegal Specialist 11
Procurement Clerical and Technician 21
Program Management 151
Property Disposal 111
Public Utilities Specialist 12
Purchasing 8
Realty 489
Safety and Occupational Health Management 16
Security Administration 45
Social Science 10
Supply Program Management 53
Telecommunications 30
Traffic Management 9
Transportation Operations 357
Transportation Specialist 20
Writing and Editing 6

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sarah Breen

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
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): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sarah Breen is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Jennifer Himes

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
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): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Himes is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Teresa Waugh

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$175,785

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $175,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,785
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Teresa Waugh works as a Public Affairs for General Services Administration based in Lakewood, Colorado. Teresa earned $175,785 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Mary Simms

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$167,336

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $167,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,336
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Antioch
Work county: Contra Costa
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: 060110013
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At General Services Administration, Mary Simms serves as a Public Affairs based in Antioch, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $167,336. They are classified at grade 13.

Deborah Croft

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$157,934

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $157,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,934
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New York - New York
Work county: New York
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,934
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 364170061
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deborah Croft holds the role of Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in New York - New York, New York. In 2024, their total compensation was $157,934. Their pay grade is 13.

Diane Merriett

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$145,489

Sub-department: Offices of the Regional Administrators
Base pay: $145,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,489
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,489
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Diane Merriett is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $145,489. They are classified at grade 13.

Cathleen Rineer-Garber

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: La Grange
Work county: Troup
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 133050285
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cathleen Rineer-Garber works as a Public Affairs for General Services Administration based in La Grange, Georgia. Cathleen earned $142,065 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Tanya Schusler

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$138,529

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $138,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,529
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Marengo
Work county: Mchenry
Work state: Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 175230111
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tanya Schusler is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Marengo, Illinois. 2024 total compensation came to $138,529. They are classified at grade 13.

Paul Hughes

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$132,398

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $132,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,398
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Plymouth
Work county: Plymouth
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: 251040023
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Hughes is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 2024 total compensation came to $132,398. They are classified at grade 13.

Richard Stebbins

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$130,301

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $130,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,301
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Berthoud
Work county: Larimer
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $130,301
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080150069
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Stebbins is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Berthoud, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $130,301. They are classified at grade 13.

Votisek Chidester

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$127,374

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $127,374
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,374
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kent
Work county: King
Work state: Washington

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $127,374
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,373
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 531030033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Votisek Chidester works as a Public Affairs for General Services Administration based in Kent, Washington. Votisek earned $127,374 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Rodriguez

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$121,894

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $121,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,894
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Reston
Work county: Fairfax
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $121,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512034059
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Stephanie Rodriguez is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Reston, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $121,894. They are classified at grade 13.

Jorge Pineda

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$119,831

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $119,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,831
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,831
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jorge Pineda holds the role of Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,831. Their pay grade is 13.

William Powell

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$119,486

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $119,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,486
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Cumberland
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,486
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,324
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 425810041
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

William Powell holds the role of Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,486. Their pay grade is 13.

Orlando Diaz

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
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): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Orlando Diaz holds the role of Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Anne Stanley

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
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): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anne Stanley holds the role of Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Matthew Doyle

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$108,530

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $108,530
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,530
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,530
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Doyle is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Kansas City, Missouri. 2024 total compensation came to $108,530. They are classified at grade 13.

Matthew Burrell

Public Affairs/General Services Administration

2024 total comp

$105,812

Sub-department: Office of Strategic Communication
Base pay: $105,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,812
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $105,812
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,403
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Burrell is a Public Affairs at General Services Administration based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $105,812. They are classified at grade 12.