Public Policy

Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 61 job postings

Based on 43 job postings in the Public Policy field, the median salary for a Policy Advisor is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,500 at the 10th percentile to $157,500 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, legislative analysis, stakeholder engagement, written communication, and project management.

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$62,500

90th Percentile

$157,500

Sample Size

43

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Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$157,500Senior / top earners

Based on 43 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten communicationLegislative analysisTechnical writingLegislative draftingPublic speakingPolicy research and analysisBudget analysis

Common Employers Hiring Policy Advisor

  • The Heritage Foundation4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation4 positions
  • Harris County3 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani3 positions
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Advisor

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCAlbany, NY 12210Houston, TX214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Data extracted from 61 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026