Public Policy

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 186 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst is $78,550 per year, with salaries ranging from $53,114 at the 10th percentile to $113,849 at the 90th percentile based on 113 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$78,550

10th Percentile

$53,114

90th Percentile

$113,849

Sample Size

113

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$53,114Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$78,550Typical salary
90th Percentile$113,849Senior / top earners

Based on 113 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten communicationWritten and verbal communicationPolicy research and analysisLegislative analysisData analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump7 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation5 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions
  • SAIC3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesUnited StatesSacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 186 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026