Government Relations

Government Affairs Manager

Salary figures from 120 postings that disclosed salary (of 197 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Government Affairs Manager is $129,800 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $173,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 120 postings that disclosed salary (of 197 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$129,800

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$173,000

Salary Disclosures

120

of 197 postings analyzed

Government Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$129,800Typical salary
90th Percentile$173,000Senior / top earners

Based on 120 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Manager

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisProject managementCoalition buildingStrategic planningRegulatory affairsGovernment affairs

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Manager

  • SpaceX11 positions
  • PepsiCo6 positions
  • American Electric Power5 positions
  • Comcast Corporation5 positions
  • Motorola Solutions5 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesHouston, TXDenver, COAustin, TX

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Figures from 120 postings that disclosed salary (of 197 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this