Government Relations

Government Affairs Intern

Salary figures from 100 postings that disclosed salary (of 222 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

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 100 postings that disclosed salary (of 222 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include written communication, policy analysis, verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and government relations.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$46,800

10th Percentile

$37,440

90th Percentile

$66,560

Salary Disclosures

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of 222 postings analyzed

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 100 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Intern

Written communicationPolicy analysisVerbal communicationStakeholder engagementGovernment relationsLegislative researchOrganizational skillsPolicy researchAttention to detailMicrosoft Excel

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Intern

  • K&L Gates6 positions
  • Delta Air Lines4 positions
  • Energy Transfer4 positions
  • Gilead Sciences4 positions
  • AARP3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Intern

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYArlington, VAHouston, TX

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Figures from 100 postings that disclosed salary (of 222 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this