Government Relations

Director, Government Affairs

Salary data based on 59 job postings

"The median salary for a Director, Government Affairs is $193,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $140,000 at the 10th percentile to $263,538 at the 90th percentile, based on 44 job postings in the Government Relations field. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, government affairs strategy, and written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$193,500

10th Percentile

$140,000

90th Percentile

$263,538

Sample Size

44

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Director, Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$140,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$193,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$263,538Senior / top earners

Based on 44 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director, Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationGovernment affairs strategyLegislative advocacyStakeholder engagementStakeholder Relationship ManagementProject managementCongressional relationsLegislative and regulatory analysisGovernment relations

Common Employers Hiring Director, Government Affairs

  • AbbVie4 positions
  • Ezee Fiber3 positions
  • Invenergy3 positions
  • Cloud Software Group3 positions
  • Vast2 positions

Top Locations for Director, Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYDistrict of Columbia, United States600 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024

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Data extracted from 59 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026