Public Policy

Policy Director

Salary data based on 60 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Director in the Public Policy field is $108,464 per year, with salaries ranging from $69,000 at the 10th percentile to $170,000 at the 90th percentile based on 45 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, coalition building, and strong written and oral communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$108,464

10th Percentile

$69,000

90th Percentile

$170,000

Sample Size

45

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Policy Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$69,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$108,464Typical salary
90th Percentile$170,000Senior / top earners

Based on 45 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Director

Project managementStakeholder engagementStrategic planningCoalition buildingWritten and oral communicationPolicy analysisLegislative affairsWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationBudget management

Common Employers Hiring Policy Director

  • State of Indiana3 positions
  • New York State Senate3 positions
  • Fireblocks3 positions
  • City of Memphis2 positions
  • Northeastern University2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Director

198 State St, Albany, NY 1220710 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204Denver, Colorado, United States1155 Union Circle #311277, Denton, TX 76203Seattle, WA

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Data extracted from 60 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026