Foreign Affairs

Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 69 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Advisor in Foreign Affairs is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,500 at the 10th percentile to $157,500 at the 90th percentile based on 49 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement, written communication, and project management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$62,500

90th Percentile

$157,500

Sample Size

49

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Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$157,500Senior / top earners

Based on 49 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Advisor

Project managementPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementWritten communicationLegislative analysisTechnical writingLegislative draftingStrategic planningPolicy analysis and researchPublic speaking

Common Employers Hiring Policy Advisor

  • The Heritage Foundation4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation4 positions
  • Harris County3 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani3 positions
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Advisor

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCAlbany, NY 12210Houston, TX214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Data extracted from 69 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026