Public Policy

Director of Policy

Salary data based on 25 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Policy in the Public Policy field is $136,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $87,297 at the 10th percentile to $175,000 at the 90th percentile based on 14 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder relationship management, strategic planning, project management, government relations, and team leadership and supervision."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$136,000

10th Percentile

$87,297

90th Percentile

$175,000

Sample Size

14

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Director of Policy Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$87,297Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$136,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$175,000Senior / top earners

Based on 14 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Policy

Stakeholder relationship managementStrategic planningProject managementGovernment relationsTeam leadership and supervisionStakeholder engagementLegislative process knowledgePolicy strategy developmentCoalition buildingBudget management

Common Employers Hiring Director of Policy

  • Consult Energy Inc.2 positions
  • Society for Research in Child Development2 positions
  • MRO2 positions
  • BUSINESS INTEGRITY COMMISSION2 positions
  • Regional Housing Legal Services1 positions

Top Locations for Director of Policy

United StatesWashington, DC, USAManhattan, NYPhiladelphia, PA, USA Indianapolis, IN

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Data extracted from 25 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026