Public Policy

Director of Public Policy

Salary figures from 27 postings that disclosed salary (of 47 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Director of Public Policy is $170,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $93,000 at the 10th percentile to $256,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 27 postings that disclosed salary (of 47 analyzed). Key skills for this role include government relations, stakeholder relationship management, coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$170,400

10th Percentile

$93,000

90th Percentile

$256,000

Salary Disclosures

27

of 47 postings analyzed

Director of Public Policy Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$93,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$170,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$256,000Senior / top earners

Based on 27 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Public Policy

Government relationsStakeholder relationship managementCoalition buildingStakeholder engagementCross-functional collaborationLegislative advocacyProject managementPublic policy developmentResearch and analytical skillsStrategic planning

Common Employers Hiring Director of Public Policy

  • McKesson4 positions
  • Ownwell4 positions
  • BusPatrol3 positions
  • Connections for the Homeless2 positions
  • Global Medical Response2 positions

Top Locations for Director of Public Policy

Washington, DCAustin, Texas Metropolitan AreaUnited StatesAustin, TXBoston, MA

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Figures from 27 postings that disclosed salary (of 47 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-04-21 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this