Government Relations

Government Relations Director

Salary figures from 80 postings that disclosed salary (of 113 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Government Relations Director is $113,850 per year, with salaries ranging from $88,000 at the 10th percentile to $215,600 at the 90th percentile, based on 80 postings that disclosed salary (of 113 analyzed). Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government relations, project management, coalition building, and legislative advocacy.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$113,850

10th Percentile

$88,000

90th Percentile

$215,600

Salary Disclosures

80

of 113 postings analyzed

Government Relations Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$88,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$113,850Typical salary
90th Percentile$215,600Senior / top earners

Based on 80 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Relations Director

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment relationsProject managementCoalition buildingLegislative advocacyWritten and oral communicationWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementGovernment relations strategyPolicy analysis

Common Employers Hiring Government Relations Director

  • American Cancer Society13 positions
  • Alzheimer's Association12 positions
  • Elevance Health10 positions
  • Northrop Grumman5 positions
  • USAA4 positions

Top Locations for Government Relations Director

Washington, DCAtlanta, GAUnited StatesFalls Church, VAArlington, VA

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Figures from 80 postings that disclosed salary (of 113 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this