National Security & Defense

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 219 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $76,581 per year, with salaries ranging from $54,000 at the 10th percentile to $118,131 at the 90th percentile based on 130 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, policy research and analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$76,581

10th Percentile

$54,000

90th Percentile

$118,131

Sample Size

130

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$54,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$76,581Typical salary
90th Percentile$118,131Senior / top earners

Based on 130 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Stakeholder engagementProject managementPolicy analysisWritten communicationPolicy research and analysisWritten and verbal communicationData analysisLegislative analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump10 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation5 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources4 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesUnited StatesNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 219 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026