Public Policy

Policy Director

Salary data based on 81 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Director in the Public Policy field is $110,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $175,000 at the 90th percentile based on 64 job postings. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, coalition building, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$110,000

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$175,000

Sample Size

64

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Policy Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$175,000Senior / top earners

Based on 64 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Director

Stakeholder engagementProject managementStrategic planningWritten and verbal communicationCoalition buildingWritten and oral communicationPolicy analysisPolicy research and analysisPolicy development and analysisStakeholder relationship management

Common Employers Hiring Policy Director

  • State of Indiana3 positions
  • New York State Senate3 positions
  • Fireblocks3 positions
  • City of Memphis2 positions
  • Ready for School, Ready for Life2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Director

198 State St, Albany, NY 12207Washington, DC, USAUnited StatesNew York, NYHouston, TX

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Data extracted from 81 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026