Public Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 58 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Policy Advisor in the Public Policy field is $135,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $91,835 at the 10th percentile to $169,279 at the 90th percentile based on 36 job postings. Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, government relations, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$135,000

10th Percentile

$91,835

90th Percentile

$169,279

Sample Size

36

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Senior Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$91,835Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$135,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$169,279Senior / top earners

Based on 36 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationStrategic planningCoalition buildingPolicy advocacyWritten communicationWritten and oral communication

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Advisor

  • Tesla7 positions
  • New York State Executive Chamber4 positions
  • Harris County3 positions
  • United Nations Foundation2 positions
  • Searchlight Institute2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Advisor

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesSalt Lake City, Utah, United StatesWashington, DC, USAUnited States

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Data extracted from 58 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026