Public Policy

Policy Associate

Salary data based on 64 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Associate is $72,280 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,875 at the 10th percentile to $154,500 at the 90th percentile based on 45 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy research and analysis, data analysis, written communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$72,280

10th Percentile

$38,875

90th Percentile

$154,500

Sample Size

45

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Policy Associate Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,875Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$72,280Typical salary
90th Percentile$154,500Senior / top earners

Based on 45 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Associate

Project managementStakeholder engagementData analysisWritten communicationPolicy research and analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysisGovernment relationsMicrosoft Office SuitePolicy research

Common Employers Hiring Policy Associate

  • Society for Research in Child Development4 positions
  • Frontier Group3 positions
  • Scholars Strategy Network2 positions
  • Airbnb2 positions
  • Waymo2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Associate

Washington, DCBoston, MAUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesArlington, VA

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Data extracted from 64 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026