Government Relations

Government Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 97 job postings

"The median salary for a Government Affairs Manager in the Government Relations field is $125,300 per year, with salaries ranging from $78,003 at the 10th percentile to $157,500 at the 90th percentile based on 57 job postings. Key skills required for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$125,300

10th Percentile

$78,003

90th Percentile

$157,500

Sample Size

57

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Government Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$78,003Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$125,300Typical salary
90th Percentile$157,500Senior / top earners

Based on 57 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Manager

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementProject managementStakeholder engagementStrategic planningCoalition buildingWritten and verbal communicationRegulatory affairsPolicy analysisGovernment affairs

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Manager

  • PepsiCo9 positions
  • Comcast Corporation5 positions
  • Hewlett Packard3 positions
  • C.H. Robinson3 positions
  • American Electric Power3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, DC 20004Purchase, NYBellevue, WA

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Data extracted from 97 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026