Foreign Affairs

Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 46 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Advisor in Foreign Affairs is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $55,120 at the 10th percentile to $142,500 at the 90th percentile based on 33 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement, project management, and written communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$55,120

90th Percentile

$142,500

Sample Size

33

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Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$55,120Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$142,500Senior / top earners

Based on 33 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten communicationLegislative analysisLegislative draftingTechnical writingPublic speakingPolicy research and analysisCoalition building

Common Employers Hiring Policy Advisor

  • The Heritage Foundation4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation3 positions
  • City of Boston2 positions
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury2 positions
  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Advisor

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DC214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002Albany, NY 122101 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201

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Data extracted from 46 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026