How much does a General Affairs make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Affairs in the United States is $45,309 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a General Affairs's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,123
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,339 to $53,587
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,814

Key Factors That Influence General Affairs Salaries

A General Affairs's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects General Affairs Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Affairs's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $41,929
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,128
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,585
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,114
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,459
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level General Affairs less than 1 year $41,929
Early Career Level General Affairs 1-2 years $42,128
Mid-Level Level General Affairs 2-4 years $43,585
Senior-Level Level General Affairs 5-8 years $46,114
Expert Level General Affairs over 8 years $46,459

Top Paying Cities for General Affairs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,148
  • San Francisco: $56,523
  • Oakland: $55,332

How Education impacts a General Affairs's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many General Affairs professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a General Affairs with a high school is between $42,911 and $47,562.

General Affairs Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for General Affairs
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 2.1%
High School 36.8%
Associate's Degree 18.5%
Bachelor's Degree 38.9%
Master's Degree or MBA 3.5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0.3%

General Affairs Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a General Affairs's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$40,339
Average $45,309/year
$53,587
$3,362
Average $3,776/month
$4,466
$776
Average $871/week
$1,031
$19
Average $22/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,587 $4,466 $1,031 $26
Average $45,309 $3,776 $871 $22
25th Percentile $40,339 $3,362 $776 $19

Most common benefits for General Affairs

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for General Affairs

Here are companies hiring for General Affairs and their salaries, click below for more details.

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