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Director of Government Affairs

Salary data based on 227 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 133 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government relations, written and verbal communication, coalition building, and legislative advocacy."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$175,000

10th Percentile

$102,500

90th Percentile

$253,300

Sample Size

133

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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 133 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationCoalition buildingLegislative advocacyStrategic communicationCross-functional collaborationStakeholder engagementStrategic planningGovernment affairs strategy

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, USATexas, United StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 227 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026