Public Policy

Policy Associate

Salary data based on 50 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Associate in the Public Policy field is $66,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,875 at the 10th percentile to $129,500 at the 90th percentile based on 36 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy research and analysis, stakeholder engagement, written communication, data analysis, and project management."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$66,000

10th Percentile

$38,875

90th Percentile

$129,500

Sample Size

36

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Policy Associate Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,875Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$66,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$129,500Senior / top earners

Based on 36 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Associate

Stakeholder engagementProject managementWritten communicationData analysisPolicy research and analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingPolicy analysisCoalition buildingPolicy research

Common Employers Hiring Policy Associate

  • Society for Research in Child Development4 positions
  • Scholars Strategy Network2 positions
  • Airbnb2 positions
  • Waymo2 positions
  • The Public Interest Network2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Associate

Washington, DCBoston, MAUnited StatesArlington, VAWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 50 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026