Public Policy

Policy Director

Salary data based on 94 job postings

Based on 74 job postings in the Public Policy field, the median salary for a Policy Director is $110,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $71,500 at the 10th percentile to $180,000 at the 90th percentile. Key skills required for this role include stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, coalition building, project management, and strong written and verbal communication.

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$110,000

10th Percentile

$71,500

90th Percentile

$180,000

Sample Size

74

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Policy Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$71,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$110,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$180,000Senior / top earners

Based on 74 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Director

Stakeholder engagementProject managementWritten and verbal communicationStrategic planningCoalition buildingWritten and oral communicationGovernment relationsPolicy analysisPolicy research and analysisStakeholder relationship management

Common Employers Hiring Policy Director

  • Western Landowners Alliance3 positions
  • State of Indiana3 positions
  • New York State Senate3 positions
  • Fireblocks3 positions
  • City of Memphis2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Director

198 State St, Albany, NY 12207United StatesWashington, DC, USANew York, NYWashington, DC

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Data extracted from 94 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026