National Security & Defense

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 177 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $78,169 per year, with salaries ranging from $53,114 at the 10th percentile to $113,849 at the 90th percentile based on 110 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, policy research and analysis, written communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$78,169

10th Percentile

$53,114

90th Percentile

$113,849

Sample Size

110

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$53,114Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$78,169Typical salary
90th Percentile$113,849Senior / top earners

Based on 110 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Project managementStakeholder engagementWritten communicationPolicy analysisPolicy research and analysisWritten and verbal communicationLegislative analysisData analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump7 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation4 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions
  • Deloitte3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesUnited States163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027

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Data extracted from 177 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026