National Security & Defense

Government Affairs Manager

Salary data based on 146 job postings

Based on 84 job postings in the National Security & Defense field, the median salary for a Government Affairs Manager is $125,300 per year, with salaries ranging from $74,539 at the 10th percentile to $160,000 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include government relations, written and verbal communication, stakeholder relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$125,300

10th Percentile

$74,539

90th Percentile

$160,000

Sample Size

84

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Government Affairs Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$74,539Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$125,300Typical salary
90th Percentile$160,000Senior / top earners

Based on 84 job postings with salary data

Skills for Government Affairs Manager

Government relationsWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder relationship managementStakeholder engagementProject managementCoalition buildingStrategic planningPolicy analysisRegulatory affairsGovernment affairs

Common Employers Hiring Government Affairs Manager

  • PepsiCo9 positions
  • SpaceX5 positions
  • Comcast Corporation5 positions
  • Hewlett Packard3 positions
  • Apptronik3 positions

Top Locations for Government Affairs Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesWashington, DC 20004Washington, DC, USADenver, CO

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Data extracted from 146 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated May 2026