Public Policy

Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 118 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Analyst in the Public Policy field is $70,662 per year, with salaries ranging from $50,000 at the 10th percentile to $109,366 at the 90th percentile based on 75 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis and research, stakeholder engagement, written communication, and project management."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$70,662

10th Percentile

$50,000

90th Percentile

$109,366

Sample Size

75

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Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$50,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$70,662Typical salary
90th Percentile$109,366Senior / top earners

Based on 75 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Stakeholder engagementWritten communicationProject managementPolicy analysisPolicy research and analysisLegislative analysisTechnical writingWritten and verbal communicationData analysisPolicy analysis and research

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Executive Office of President Donald Trump4 positions
  • Deloitte3 positions
  • Colorado General Assembly3 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation3 positions
  • Alutiiq, LLC2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USA163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027Denver, COPhiladelphia, PA

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Data extracted from 118 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026