Public Policy

Policy Manager

Salary data based on 54 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Manager in the Public Policy field is $95,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $197,500 at the 90th percentile based on 37 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, government relations, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and policy analysis."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$95,000

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$197,500

Sample Size

37

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Policy Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$197,500Senior / top earners

Based on 37 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Manager

Project managementGovernment relationsStakeholder engagementCross-functional collaborationPolicy analysisStakeholder relationship managementLegislative advocacyWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Policy Manager

  • Airbnb3 positions
  • OpenAI3 positions
  • American Farmland Trust2 positions
  • Illinois Environmental Council2 positions
  • Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Manager

Washington, DCNorth Carolina, United StatesChicago, ILAustin, TXNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 54 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026