Government Relations

Vice President, Government Affairs

Salary figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 85 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

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 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 85 analyzed). Key skills for this role include stakeholder relationship management, government affairs strategy, coalition building, legislative and regulatory analysis, and written and verbal communication.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$225,000

10th Percentile

$148,515

90th Percentile

$342,500

Salary Disclosures

43

of 85 postings analyzed

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 43 job postings with salary data

Skills for Vice President, Government Affairs

Stakeholder relationship managementGovernment affairs strategyCoalition buildingLegislative and regulatory analysisWritten and verbal communicationGovernment Affairs StrategyGovernment relationsBudget managementGovernment relations strategyPublic policy development

Common Employers Hiring Vice President, Government Affairs

  • American Advertising Federation4 positions
  • Non-Profit Organization4 positions
  • American Electric Power3 positions
  • Ares Management3 positions
  • Caris Life Sciences3 positions

Top Locations for Vice President, Government Affairs

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYArlington, VAPhiladelphia, PA

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Figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 85 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this