Government Relations

Director of Government Relations

Salary data based on 164 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Relations is $180,526 per year, with salaries ranging from $97,500 at the 10th percentile to $240,000 at the 90th percentile based on 100 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, and government relations strategy."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$180,526

10th Percentile

$97,500

90th Percentile

$240,000

Sample Size

100

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Director of Government Relations Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$97,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$180,526Typical salary
90th Percentile$240,000Senior / top earners

Based on 100 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Relations

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsGovernment RelationsGovernment relations strategyLegislative advocacyWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementStrategic planningCoalition buildingPolicy analysis

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Relations

  • Honeywell6 positions
  • Ecolab4 positions
  • Fermilab4 positions
  • Community College of Philadelphia3 positions
  • Texas Instruments3 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Relations

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesAtlanta, GAWashington DC-Baltimore AreaDistrict of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 164 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026