Public Policy

Policy Associate

Salary data based on 77 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Associate in the Public Policy field is $72,280 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,875 at the 10th percentile to $137,500 at the 90th percentile based on 55 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy research and analysis, written communication, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$72,280

10th Percentile

$38,875

90th Percentile

$137,500

Sample Size

55

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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$137,500Senior / top earners

Based on 55 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Associate

Project managementStakeholder engagementWritten communicationData analysisPolicy research and analysisTechnical writingPolicy analysisGovernment relationsMicrosoft Office SuitePolicy research

Common Employers Hiring Policy Associate

  • Society for Research in Child Development4 positions
  • Scholars Strategy Network3 positions
  • Frontier Group3 positions
  • Airbnb2 positions
  • Center for Rural Affairs2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Associate

Washington, DCBoston, MAUnited StatesWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesBoston

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Data extracted from 77 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026