U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / United States Agency for International Development / 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 United States Agency for International Development. Median total compensation for the role is $163,964, above the department median of $149,802.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $163,964
Agency median: $149,802
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$107,590$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. United States Agency for International Development pays a median base salary of $163,964 for this role, 119% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where United States Agency for International Development sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,110

$56,260

$74,750

$100,370

$135,150

United States Agency for International Development median · $163,964

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 United States Agency for International Development’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at United States Agency for International Development is $163,964, 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 United States Agency for International Development, the median of $163,964 ranks #17 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 United States Agency for International Development

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christine Gleichert

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christine Gleichert works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christine earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Ranta Russell

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ranta Russell works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ranta earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Gregory Your

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At United States Agency for International Development, Gregory Your serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,900. They are classified at grade 15.

Dominique Sullivan

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$181,216

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $181,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Elkridge
Work county: Howard
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240515027
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dominique Sullivan works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Elkridge, Maryland. Dominique earned $181,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lauren Shaw

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,359
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Haymarket
Work county: Prince William
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511200153
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lauren Shaw is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Haymarket, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Erika Yepsen

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$180,359

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At United States Agency for International Development, Erika Yepsen serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,359. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Perez-Sullivan

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
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): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Margaret Perez-Sullivan is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $174,894. They are classified at grade 15.

Elizabeth Schaack

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$169,429

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $169,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,429
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): AD

Elizabeth Schaack holds the role of Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $169,429. Their pay grade is 00.

Bonnie Carlson-Phillips

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bonnie Carlson-Phillips works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Bonnie earned $163,964 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kaylan Swartz

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$163,964

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $163,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,964
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,964
Basic Pay (before locality): $123,041
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kaylan Swartz holds the role of Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,964. Their pay grade is 15.

Chelsea Milko

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At United States Agency for International Development, Chelsea Milko serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,982. They are classified at grade 14.

Laura Scott

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Scott works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Laura earned $153,336 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Isaac Blake

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Isaac Blake is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Nicky Corbett

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nicky Corbett is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Chinenye Okparanta

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$144,042

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
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): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At United States Agency for International Development, Chinenye Okparanta serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,042. They are classified at grade 14.

Alyssa Cody

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$114,942

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $114,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,942
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $114,942
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,471
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alyssa Cody holds the role of Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Portland, Oregon. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,942. Their pay grade is 13.

Curtis Adams

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$107,590

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,590
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lexington Park
Work county: Saint Mary's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240935037
Length of Service (Years): 49
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Curtis Adams works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Lexington Park, Maryland. Curtis earned $107,590 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.