Public Policy

Policy Manager

Salary data based on 67 job postings

"The median salary for a Policy Manager in the Public Policy field is $83,256 per year, with salaries ranging from $70,000 at the 10th percentile to $188,500 at the 90th percentile based on 44 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, policy research and analysis, and stakeholder relationship management."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$83,256

10th Percentile

$70,000

90th Percentile

$188,500

Sample Size

44

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Policy Manager Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$70,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$83,256Typical salary
90th Percentile$188,500Senior / top earners

Based on 44 job postings with salary data

Skills for Policy Manager

Project managementStakeholder engagementGovernment relationsPolicy research and analysisStakeholder relationship managementCross-functional collaborationWritten and verbal communicationPolicy analysisWritten communicationLegislative advocacy

Common Employers Hiring Policy Manager

  • Plaid3 positions
  • American Farmland Trust3 positions
  • Airbnb3 positions
  • OpenAI3 positions
  • Illinois Environmental Council2 positions

Top Locations for Policy Manager

Washington, DCNorth Carolina, United StatesUnited StatesChicago, ILAustin, TX

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Data extracted from 67 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026