National Security & Defense

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 155 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $78,169 per year, with salaries ranging from $50,000 at the 10th percentile to $118,131 at the 90th percentile based on 95 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, policy research and analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$78,169

10th Percentile

$50,000

90th Percentile

$118,131

Sample Size

95

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$50,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$78,169Typical salary
90th Percentile$118,131Senior / top earners

Based on 95 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Project managementWritten communicationPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementPolicy research and analysisLegislative analysisWritten and verbal communicationTechnical writingData analysisPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump7 positions
  • Deloitte3 positions
  • Saronic Technologies3 positions
  • Colorado General Assembly3 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USA163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027United StatesDenver, CO

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Data extracted from 155 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026