Government Relations

Government Affairs Intern

Salary data based on 121 job postings

"The median salary for a Government Affairs Intern is $46,800 per year, with salaries ranging from $37,440 at the 10th percentile to $66,560 at the 90th percentile based on 58 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and Microsoft Excel."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$46,800

10th Percentile

$37,440

90th Percentile

$66,560

Sample Size

58

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Government Affairs Intern Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$37,440Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$46,800Typical salary
90th Percentile$66,560Senior / top earners

Based on 58 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Intern

Written communicationVerbal communicationPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementMicrosoft ExcelGovernment relationsOrganizational skillsPolicy researchLegislative researchLegislative tracking

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Intern

  • K&L Gates4 positions
  • Comcast3 positions
  • United Therapeutics Corporation3 positions
  • Investment Company Institute3 positions
  • Huntsman Corporation3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Intern

Washington, DCSilver Spring, MDMooresville, NCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 121 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026