Government Relations

Director of Government Relations

Salary data based on 137 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Government Relations is $169,649 per year, with salaries ranging from $97,500 at the 10th percentile to $231,000 at the 90th percentile based on 90 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, legislative advocacy, and government relations strategy."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$169,649

10th Percentile

$97,500

90th Percentile

$231,000

Sample Size

90

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Director of Government Relations Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$97,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$169,649Typical salary
90th Percentile$231,000Senior / top earners

Based on 90 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Government Relations

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsGovernment relations strategyGovernment RelationsLegislative advocacyWritten and verbal communicationStrategic planningStakeholder engagementStrategic communicationCoalition building

Common Employers Hiring Director of Government Relations

  • Honeywell6 positions
  • Ecolab3 positions
  • Clearwave Fiber LLC3 positions
  • Fermilab3 positions
  • Levi Strauss & Co.3 positions

Top Locations for Director of Government Relations

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington DC-Baltimore AreaAtlanta, GADistrict of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 137 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026