Government Relations

Director of Government Relations

Salary data based on 176 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Relations is $175,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $95,000 at the 10th percentile to $231,000 at the 90th percentile based on 105 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, and government relations strategy."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$175,000

10th Percentile

$95,000

90th Percentile

$231,000

Sample Size

105

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Director of Government Relations Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$95,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$175,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$231,000Senior / top earners

Based on 105 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Relations

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsGovernment RelationsLegislative advocacyGovernment relations strategyWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementCoalition buildingStrategic planningStrategic communication

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 StatesUnited StatesAtlanta, GAWashington DC-Baltimore Area

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Data extracted from 176 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026