Government Relations

Government Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 178 job postings

Based on 102 job postings in the Government Relations field, the median salary for a Government Affairs Manager is $127,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $162,500 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: July 2026

Median

$127,500

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$162,500

Sample Size

102

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Government Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$127,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$162,500Senior / top earners

Based on 102 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Manager

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementProject managementCoalition buildingPolicy analysisStrategic planningRegulatory affairsCross-functional collaboration

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Manager

  • PepsiCo9 positions
  • SpaceX9 positions
  • Comcast Corporation5 positions
  • Children's National Hospital4 positions
  • Antares4 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DCUnited Statesunited statesWashington, DC 20004Washington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 178 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026