Legislative

Director of Legislative Affairs

Salary figures from 11 postings that disclosed salary (of 28 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Legislative Affairs is $130,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $105,301 at the 10th percentile to $144,209 at the 90th percentile, based on 11 postings that disclosed salary (of 28 analyzed). Key skills for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, written and verbal communication, legislative strategy development, and legislative affairs management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$130,000

10th Percentile

$105,301

90th Percentile

$144,209

Salary Disclosures

11

of 28 postings analyzed

Director of Legislative Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$105,301Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$130,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$144,209Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Legislative Affairs

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationLegislative strategy developmentLegislative affairs managementData analysis and researchPolicy advocacyPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementStrategic planning

Common Employers Hiring Director of Legislative Affairs

  • Center for Science in the Public Interest2 positions
  • City of New York2 positions
  • Kentucky State University2 positions
  • New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection2 positions
  • Raise Your Hand Texas2 positions

Top Locations for Director of Legislative Affairs

New York, NYAustin, TXWashington, DCAlbany, NYFrankfort, KY

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Figures from 11 postings that disclosed salary (of 28 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this