Public Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 37 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 $165,503 at the 90th percentile based on 23 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: April 2026

Median

$135,000

10th Percentile

$91,835

90th Percentile

$165,503

Sample Size

23

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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$165,503Senior / top earners

Based on 23 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisGovernment relationsWritten and verbal communicationWritten and oral communicationPolicy advocacyCoalition buildingStrategic planningPolicy analysis and development

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Advisor

  • Tesla5 positions
  • Searchlight Institute2 positions
  • Georgetown University2 positions
  • Harris County2 positions
  • Texas Health and Human Services Commission2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Advisor

Washington, DCWashington, DC 200063800 RESERVOIR RD, Washington, DC 20007Houston, TXWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 37 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026