Government Relations

Director, Government Affairs

Salary figures from 54 postings that disclosed salary (of 73 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director, Government Affairs is $192,530 per year, with salaries ranging from $130,000 at the 10th percentile to $252,300 at the 90th percentile, based on 54 postings that disclosed salary (of 73 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include stakeholder relationship management, written and verbal communication, government affairs strategy, legislative advocacy, and project management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$192,530

10th Percentile

$130,000

90th Percentile

$252,300

Salary Disclosures

54

of 73 postings analyzed

Director, Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$130,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$192,530Typical salary
90th Percentile$252,300Senior / top earners

Based on 54 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director, Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationGovernment affairs strategyLegislative advocacyProject managementStakeholder engagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementCongressional relationsGovernment relationsCongressional engagement

Common Employers Hiring Director, Government Affairs

  • AbbVie4 positions
  • Cloud Software Group3 positions
  • Cohesity3 positions
  • Ezee Fiber3 positions
  • Invenergy3 positions

Top Locations for Director, Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesArlington, VADenver, COElk Grove Village, IL

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Figures from 54 postings that disclosed salary (of 73 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-02 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this