National Security & Defense

Senior Director, Federal Affairs

Salary data based on 5 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Director, Federal Affairs in the National Security & Defense field is $200,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $200,000 at the 10th percentile to $251,685 at the 90th percentile based on 4 job postings. Key required skills for this role include policy analysis and development, federal government relations, public policy strategy, executive briefing and testimony, and federal legislative advocacy."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$200,000

10th Percentile

$200,000

90th Percentile

$251,685

Sample Size

4

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Senior Director, Federal Affairs Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$200,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$200,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$251,685Senior / top earners

Based on 4 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Director, Federal Affairs

Policy analysis and developmentFederal government relationsPublic policy strategyExecutive briefing and testimonyFederal legislative advocacyGovernment relations and lobbyingPolicy development and analysisTeam management and supervisionStrategic communicationsPolitical process knowledge

Common Employers Hiring Senior Director, Federal Affairs

  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)1 positions
  • TAE TECHNOLOGIES INC1 positions
  • TAE Technologies1 positions
  • Skyryse1 positions
  • American Medical Association1 positions

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United StatesWashington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 5 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026