U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / United States Agency for International Development / Public Affairs

Job-title file

Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development, U.S. Federal Government

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 $169,429, above the department median of $158,939.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $169,429
Agency median: $158,939
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$108,090$194,784+

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 $169,429 for this role, 127% 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 · $169,429

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 $169,429, 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 United States Agency for International Development, the median of $169,429 ranks #20 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 United States Agency for International Development

Record list

Employees with this title

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Gregory Your

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$195,200

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $195,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Patrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $195,200
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $154,330
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At United States Agency for International Development, Gregory Your serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Christine Gleichert

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$193,900

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Christine Gleichert works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Christine earned $193,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Ranta Russell

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$193,500

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $193,500
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Ranta Russell works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. Ranta earned $193,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Erika Yepsen

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$185,824

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $185,824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,824
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $185,824
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At United States Agency for International Development, Erika Yepsen serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,824. They are classified at grade 15.

Dominique Sullivan

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$183,216

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $181,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $183,216
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Elkridge
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: Danielle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $181,216
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Duty Station Code: 240515027
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Dominique Sullivan works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Elkridge, Maryland. Dominique earned $183,216 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lauren Shaw

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$180,859

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $180,359
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,859
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Haymarket
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $180,359
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Duty Station Code: 511200153
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Lauren Shaw is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Haymarket, Virginia. 2024 total compensation came to $180,859. They are classified at grade 15.

Margaret Perez-Sullivan

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$175,394

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,394
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Victoria

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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 $175,394. They are classified at grade 15.

Kaylan Swartz

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: 15
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Billingsley

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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 $169,429. Their pay grade is 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 state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Landes

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $169,429
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

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.

David Kidney

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$161,486

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $161,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,486
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Martin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $161,486
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

David Kidney holds the role of Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,486. Their pay grade is 14.

Chelsea Milko

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$158,732

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,732
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Lenore

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At United States Agency for International Development, Chelsea Milko serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,732. They are classified at grade 14.

Bonnie Carlson-Phillips

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$158,553

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $158,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,553
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Berlin
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $158,553
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,304
Duty Station Code: GM2100000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Bonnie Carlson-Phillips works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Berlin, No Data Reported. Bonnie earned $158,553 in 2025. Their pay grade is 15.

Nicky Corbett

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$153,736

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,736
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Nicky Corbett is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $153,736. They are classified at grade 14.

Isaac Blake

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$151,089

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,089
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Thomas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Isaac Blake is a Public Affairs at United States Agency for International Development based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $151,089. They are classified at grade 14.

Chinenye Okparanta

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$145,901

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $144,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,859
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,901
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work state: District of Columbia
Middle name: Ifeoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,042
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,091
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Duty Station State: DC
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At United States Agency for International Development, Chinenye Okparanta serves as a Public Affairs based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,901. They are classified at grade 14.

Laura Scott

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2025 total comp

$142,635

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $141,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,635
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Missoula
Work state: Montana
Middle name: Richelle

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,135
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $120,566
Duty Station Code: 300830063
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

Laura Scott works as a Public Affairs for United States Agency for International Development based in Missoula, Montana. Laura earned $142,635 in 2025. Their pay grade is 14.

Patricia Adams Curtis

Public Affairs/United States Agency for International Development

2024 total comp

$108,090

Sub-department: United States Agency for International Development
Base pay: $107,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,090
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Lexington Park
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $107,590
Agency Code (OPM): AM
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AM00
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,737
Duty Station Code: 240935037
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 50
Occupation Code (OPM): 1035

At United States Agency for International Development, Patricia Adams Curtis serves as a Public Affairs based in Lexington Park, Maryland. Their 2024 pay totaled $108,090. They are classified at grade 11.