Public Policy

Policy Advisor

Salary figures from 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 62 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Policy Advisor is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $75,000 at the 10th percentile to $160,160 at the 90th percentile, based on 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 62 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, policy analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and legislative analysis.

Figures last changed: September 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$75,000

90th Percentile

$160,160

Salary Disclosures

47

of 62 postings analyzed

Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$75,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$160,160Senior / top earners

Based on 47 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Advisor

Project managementPolicy analysisWritten communicationStakeholder engagementLegislative analysisBudget analysisGovernment relationsStrategic planningStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communication

Common Employers Hiring Policy Advisor

  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani4 positions
  • Harris County3 positions
  • New York State Senate 3 positions
  • Oxfam America3 positions
  • United Nations Foundation3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Advisor

Washington, DCNew York, NYAlbany, NYBoston, MAHouston, TX

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Figures from 47 postings that disclosed salary (of 62 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed September 2026 · How we compute this