Public Policy

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 167 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the Public Policy field is $78,169 per year, with salaries ranging from $52,500 at the 10th percentile to $113,849 at the 90th percentile based on 103 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, policy research and analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$78,169

10th Percentile

$52,500

90th Percentile

$113,849

Sample Size

103

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$52,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$78,169Typical salary
90th Percentile$113,849Senior / top earners

Based on 103 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Project managementWritten communicationPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementPolicy research and analysisWritten and verbal communicationLegislative analysisTechnical writingData analysisPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump7 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Deloitte3 positions
  • Saronic Technologies3 positions
  • Colorado General Assembly3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAUnited States163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027Denver, CO

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Data extracted from 167 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026