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Vice President, Government Affairs

Salary data based on 84 job postings

"The median salary for a Vice President, Government Affairs is $225,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $148,515 at the 10th percentile to $342,500 at the 90th percentile based on 42 job postings. Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government affairs strategy, coalition building, legislative and regulatory analysis, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$225,000

10th Percentile

$148,515

90th Percentile

$342,500

Sample Size

42

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Vice President, Government Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$148,515Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$225,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$342,500Senior / top earners

Based on 42 job postings with salary data

Skills for Vice President, Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment affairs strategyCoalition buildingLegislative and regulatory analysisWritten and verbal communicationGovernment Affairs StrategyStakeholder Relationship ManagementTeam leadership and managementGovernment relations strategyPublic policy development

Common Employers Hiring Vice President, Government Affairs

  • Non-Profit Organization5 positions
  • UnitedHealth Group4 positions
  • Caris Life Sciences3 positions
  • Ares Management3 positions
  • American Advertising Federation3 positions

Top Locations for Vice President, Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesNew York, NYWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 84 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026