Director of Public Policy Salary Report 2026

Q: What skills are required to be a Director of Public Policy?

Common skills for Director of Public Policy positions include: Written and oral communication, Stakeholder engagement, Coalition building, Government relations, Public policy development.

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Director of Public Policy

Salary data based on 19 job postings

"The median salary for a Director of Public Policy is $172,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $237,500 at the 90th percentile based on 7 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and oral communication, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, government relations, and public policy development."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$172,500

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$237,500

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Director of Public Policy Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$72,500	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$172,500	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$237,500	Senior / top earners

Based on 7 job postings with salary data

Skills for Director of Public Policy

Written and oral communicationStakeholder engagementCoalition buildingGovernment relationsPublic policy developmentCross-functional collaborationLegislative drafting and negotiationResearch and analytical skillsGovernment affairsStrategic planning

Common Employers Hiring Director of Public Policy

BusPatrol5 positions
Epic Games1 positions
Connections for the Homeless1 positions
Ardelyx 1 positions
Paxos1 positions

Top Locations for Director of Public Policy

United StatesAustin, Texas Metropolitan AreaWashington, DCCary, NC2121 Dewey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

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Data extracted from 19 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated February 2026