Public Policy

Policy Associate

Salary data based on 36 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Associate is $75,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,875 at the 10th percentile to $129,500 at the 90th percentile based on 24 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder engagement, project management, written communication, data analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$75,000

10th Percentile

$38,875

90th Percentile

$129,500

Sample Size

24

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Policy Associate Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,875Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$75,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$129,500Senior / top earners

Based on 24 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Associate

Stakeholder engagementProject managementWritten communicationData analysisMicrosoft Office SuitePolicy research and analysisCoalition buildingPolicy researchPolicy advocacyGovernment relations

Common Employers Hiring Policy Associate

  • Society for Research in Child Development4 positions
  • Airbnb2 positions
  • Waymo2 positions
  • George Mason University2 positions
  • Southern Poverty Law Center2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Associate

Washington, DCUnited StatesBoston, MAArlington, VANew Orleans, LA

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Data extracted from 36 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026