Government Relations

Senior Director, Government Affairs

Salary figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Senior Director, Government Affairs is $221,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $178,500 at the 10th percentile to $272,513 at the 90th percentile, based on 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government affairs strategy, project management, cross-functional collaboration, and government relations.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$221,000

10th Percentile

$178,500

90th Percentile

$272,513

Salary Disclosures

43

of 58 postings analyzed

Senior Director, Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$178,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$221,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$272,513Senior / top earners

Based on 43 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Director, Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment affairs strategyProject managementCross-functional collaborationGovernment relationsCongressional relationsLegislative advocacyStakeholder engagementStakeholder relationship buildingCross-functional team leadership

Common Employers Hiring Senior Director, Government Affairs

  • SAP4 positions
  • TKO4 positions
  • Leidos3 positions
  • National Cattlemen's Beef Association3 positions
  • Optimum3 positions

Top Locations for Senior Director, Government Affairs

Washington, DCArlington, VAUnited StatesBellevue, WAClackamas, OR

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Figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this