National Security & Defense

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 204 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the National Security & Defense field is $77,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $53,114 at the 10th percentile to $118,131 at the 90th percentile based on 123 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis and research, stakeholder engagement, project management, and strong written communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$77,500

10th Percentile

$53,114

90th Percentile

$118,131

Sample Size

123

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$53,114Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$77,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$118,131Senior / top earners

Based on 123 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 Trump9 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation5 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions
  • SAIC3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesSacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 204 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated July 2026