Government Relations

Director of Government Affairs

Salary data based on 185 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Affairs is $175,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $106,902 at the 10th percentile to $253,300 at the 90th percentile based on 110 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, strategic communication, and strong written and verbal communication abilities."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$175,000

10th Percentile

$106,902

90th Percentile

$253,300

Sample Size

110

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Director of Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$106,902Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$175,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$253,300Senior / top earners

Based on 110 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationLegislative advocacyStrategic communicationCoalition buildingCross-functional collaborationStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisGovernment affairs strategy

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Affairs

  • The Clorox Company7 positions
  • Bunge5 positions
  • Spotify5 positions
  • Cato Institute4 positions
  • AvalonBay Communities4 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, DC, USADistrict of Columbia, United StatesTexas, United States

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Data extracted from 185 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026