Government Relations

Director of Government Affairs

Salary data based on 272 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Affairs is $175,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $102,500 at the 10th percentile to $253,300 at the 90th percentile based on 153 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government relations, legislative advocacy, coalition building, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$175,000

10th Percentile

$102,500

90th Percentile

$253,300

Sample Size

153

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Director of Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$102,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$175,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$253,300Senior / top earners

Based on 153 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationLegislative advocacyCoalition buildingStrategic planningStakeholder engagementStrategic communicationCross-functional collaborationPolicy analysis

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Affairs

  • The Clorox Company7 positions
  • Bunge6 positions
  • Spotify5 positions
  • PrizePicks4 positions
  • Cato Institute4 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, DC, USAWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesTexas, United States

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Data extracted from 272 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026