Public Policy

Policy Counsel

Salary figures from 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 27 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Policy Counsel is $110,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $82,500 at the 10th percentile to $125,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 27 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, coalition building, government relations, legislative advocacy, and legal research and analysis.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$110,000

10th Percentile

$82,500

90th Percentile

$125,500

Salary Disclosures

24

of 27 postings analyzed

Policy Counsel Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$82,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$125,500Senior / top earners

Based on 24 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Counsel

Project managementCoalition buildingGovernment relationsLegislative advocacyLegal research and analysisLegislative draftingStakeholder engagementWritten and verbal communicationLegal research and policy analysisLegislative drafting and testimony

Common Employers Hiring Policy Counsel

  • Free Press3 positions
  • NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.3 positions
  • Anthropic2 positions
  • NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc.2 positions
  • Supreme Court of Ohio2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Counsel

Washington, DCNew York, NYUnited StatesColumbus, OHMilwaukee, WI

Find Policy Counsel Jobs

Browse current openings for Policy Counsel positions

Search Policy Counsel Jobs

Figures from 24 postings that disclosed salary (of 27 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this