Government Relations

Director of Government Affairs

Salary figures from 154 postings that disclosed salary (of 289 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Government Affairs is $176,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $102,500 at the 10th percentile to $253,300 at the 90th percentile, based on 154 postings that disclosed salary (of 289 analyzed). Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government relations, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and legislative advocacy.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$176,400

10th Percentile

$102,500

90th Percentile

$253,300

Salary Disclosures

154

of 289 postings analyzed

Director of Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$102,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$176,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$253,300Senior / top earners

Based on 154 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementLegislative advocacyStrategic planningCoalition buildingPolicy analysisStrategic communicationCross-functional collaboration

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Affairs

  • The Clorox Company7 positions
  • Bunge6 positions
  • Epic5 positions
  • PrizePicks5 positions
  • Rainmaker5 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesArlington, VAEl Segundo, CANew York, NY

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Figures from 154 postings that disclosed salary (of 289 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this