Legislative

Director of Legislative Affairs

Salary data based on 17 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Legislative Affairs is $142,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $120,000 at the 10th percentile to $254,900 at the 90th percentile based on 11 job postings. Key skills for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, legislative strategy development, policy analysis, and written and verbal communication."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$142,500

10th Percentile

$120,000

90th Percentile

$254,900

Sample Size

11

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Director of Legislative Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$120,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$142,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$254,900Senior / top earners

Based on 11 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Legislative Affairs

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementLegislative strategy developmentPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationLegislative affairs managementGovernment affairsRelationship building with elected officialsLeadership and decision-makingPartnership development

Common Employers Hiring Director of Legislative Affairs

  • Center for Science in the Public Interest2 positions
  • Kentucky State University2 positions
  • Northrop Grumman2 positions
  • State of Illinois1 positions
  • New York State Department of Financial Services1 positions

Top Locations for Director of Legislative Affairs

400 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DC, USA115 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603Albany, OR

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Data extracted from 17 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026