Public Policy

Policy Analyst

Salary figures from 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 200 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Policy Analyst is $80,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $57,200 at the 10th percentile to $107,450 at the 90th percentile, based on 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 200 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, policy research and analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$80,000

10th Percentile

$57,200

90th Percentile

$107,450

Salary Disclosures

110

of 200 postings analyzed

Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$57,200Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$80,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$107,450Senior / top earners

Based on 110 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Analyst

Project managementStakeholder engagementWritten communicationPolicy analysisPolicy research and analysisData analysisLegislative analysisPolicy analysis and developmentWritten and verbal communicationTechnical writing

Common Employers Hiring Policy Analyst

  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck5 positions
  • SAIC5 positions
  • Texas Public Policy Foundation5 positions
  • DC Department of Human Resources4 positions
  • California Governor's Office of Emergency Services3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Analyst

Washington, DCNew York, NYUnited StatesRichmond, VAArlington, VA

Find Policy Analyst Jobs

Browse current openings for Policy Analyst positions

Search Policy Analyst Jobs

Figures from 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 200 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this