Government Relations

Government Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 197 job postings

Based on 113 job postings in the Government Relations field, the median salary for a Government Affairs Manager is $128,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $77,214 at the 10th percentile to $174,786 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$128,400

10th Percentile

$77,214

90th Percentile

$174,786

Sample Size

113

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Government Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$77,214Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$128,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$174,786Senior / top earners

Based on 113 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Manager

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementProject managementPolicy analysisCoalition buildingStrategic planningRegulatory affairsGovernment affairs

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Manager

  • SpaceX10 positions
  • PepsiCo9 positions
  • American Electric Power5 positions
  • Comcast Corporation5 positions
  • Harbinger4 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United Statesunited statesWashington, DC 20004

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Data extracted from 197 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026