Political Campaign Careers

Salary data and insights based on 1,481 job postings

Political Campaign professionals earn a median salary of $58,728 at entry-level, rising to $82,500 at mid-level and $133,450 for senior roles. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, reflecting the city's central role in national politics and advocacy. Across 1,481 job listings analyzed, the most in-demand skills include project management, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Last updated: August 2026

Entry Level

$58,728

282 jobs

Mid Level

$82,500

411 jobs

Senior Level

$133,450

163 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

1,481

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Project managementWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCoalition buildingEvent coordinationGrassroots organizingStrategic planningCommunity organizingSocial media managementData analysisCampaign managementStakeholder relationship managementCommunication skills

Top Employers

Democratic National Committee

43 jobs

DCCC

29 jobs

Turning Point Action

25 jobs

Democratic Governors Association

20 jobs

AIPAC

19 jobs

The Outreach Team

17 jobs

Americans for Prosperity

13 jobs

Pennsylvania Democratic Party

13 jobs

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

12 jobs

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee

11 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

166 jobs

United States

105 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

94 jobs

New York, NY

46 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

41 jobs

Arlington, VA

34 jobs

united states

29 jobs

Atlanta, GA

20 jobs

Philadelphia, PA

15 jobs

New York, NY, USA

15 jobs

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