Public Policy

Policy Manager

Salary data based on 69 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Manager in the Public Policy field is $85,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $196,800 at the 90th percentile based on 46 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, policy research and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$85,000

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$196,800

Sample Size

46

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Policy Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$85,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$196,800Senior / top earners

Based on 46 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Manager

Project managementStakeholder engagementGovernment relationsPolicy research and analysisCross-functional collaborationStakeholder relationship managementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationLegislative advocacy

Common Employers Hiring Policy Manager

  • Plaid3 positions
  • American Farmland Trust3 positions
  • Airbnb3 positions
  • OpenAI3 positions
  • TikTok3 positions

Top Locations for Policy Manager

Washington, DCUnited StatesNorth Carolina, United StatesNew York, United StatesChicago, IL

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Data extracted from 69 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026