Public Policy

Policy Director

Salary figures from 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Policy Director in the Public Policy field is $112,570 per year, with salaries ranging from $71,500 at the 10th percentile to $180,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, coalition building, and strategic planning.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$112,570

10th Percentile

$71,500

90th Percentile

$180,000

Salary Disclosures

63

of 79 postings analyzed

Policy Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$71,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$112,570Typical salary
90th Percentile$180,000Senior / top earners

Based on 63 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Director

Project managementStakeholder engagementWritten and verbal communicationCoalition buildingStrategic planningBudget managementStakeholder relationship buildingGovernment relationsPolicy research and analysisTeam leadership and management

Common Employers Hiring Policy Director

  • Fireblocks3 positions
  • Generation Housing3 positions
  • ACLU of Oklahoma2 positions
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee2 positions
  • California Competes2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Director

New York, NYWashington, DCSan Francisco, CAUnited StatesAlbany, NY

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Figures from 63 postings that disclosed salary (of 79 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this