Public Policy

Policy Manager

Salary figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Policy Manager is $101,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $72,500 at the 10th percentile to $196,800 at the 90th percentile, based on 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, government relations, and policy research and analysis.

Figures last changed: September 2026

Median

$101,000

10th Percentile

$72,500

90th Percentile

$196,800

Salary Disclosures

43

of 58 postings analyzed

Policy Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$72,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$101,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$196,800Senior / top earners

Based on 43 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Manager

Project managementStakeholder engagementCross-functional collaborationGovernment relationsPolicy research and analysisPolicy analysisStakeholder relationship managementWritten and verbal communicationLegislative advocacyWritten communication

Common Employers Hiring Policy Manager

  • TikTok4 positions
  • Airbnb3 positions
  • Plaid3 positions
  • Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition2 positions
  • Center for Freethought Equality2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYCambridge, MANorth Carolina

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Figures from 43 postings that disclosed salary (of 58 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed September 2026 · How we compute this