Public Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 46 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Policy Advisor in the Public Policy field is $125,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $91,835 at the 10th percentile to $167,500 at the 90th percentile based on 30 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, government relations, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$125,500

10th Percentile

$91,835

90th Percentile

$167,500

Sample Size

30

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Senior Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$91,835Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$125,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$167,500Senior / top earners

Based on 30 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationGovernment relationsCoalition buildingWritten and oral communicationPolicy advocacyStrategic planningPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Advisor

  • Tesla6 positions
  • New York State Executive Chamber3 positions
  • United Nations Foundation2 positions
  • Searchlight Institute2 positions
  • Georgetown University2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Advisor

Washington, DCWashington, DC, USAUnited StatesWashington, DC 200063800 RESERVOIR RD, Washington, DC 20007

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Data extracted from 46 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026