Public Policy

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 227 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst is $77,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $54,000 at the 10th percentile to $113,849 at the 90th percentile based on 134 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis and research, stakeholder engagement, project management, and written communication."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$77,500

10th Percentile

$54,000

90th Percentile

$113,849

Sample Size

134

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$54,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$77,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$113,849Senior / top earners

Based on 134 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Stakeholder engagementProject managementPolicy analysisWritten communicationPolicy research and analysisWritten and verbal communicationData analysisLegislative analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump10 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation5 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources4 positions
  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck3 positions
  • Booz Allen Hamilton3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesWashington, DC, USAUnited StatesNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 227 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026