Government Relations

Director of Government Affairs

Salary data based on 159 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Affairs is $171,362 per year, with salaries ranging from $106,902 at the 10th percentile to $253,300 at the 90th percentile based on 98 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: March 2026

Median

$171,362

10th Percentile

$106,902

90th Percentile

$253,300

Sample Size

98

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Director of Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$106,902Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$171,362Typical salary
90th Percentile$253,300Senior / top earners

Based on 98 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationLegislative advocacyCoalition buildingPolicy analysisStrategic communicationStakeholder engagementStrategic planningGovernment affairs strategy

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Affairs

  • The Clorox Company5 positions
  • Bunge5 positions
  • Spotify5 positions
  • Cato Institute4 positions
  • AvalonBay Communities4 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, DC, USAArlington, VATexas, United States

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Data extracted from 159 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated March 2026