Public Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary figures from 38 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Senior Policy Advisor is $122,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $91,835 at the 10th percentile to $168,363 at the 90th percentile, based on 38 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, written and verbal communication, and policy analysis and development.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$122,500

10th Percentile

$91,835

90th Percentile

$168,363

Salary Disclosures

38

of 57 postings analyzed

Senior Policy Advisor Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$91,835Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$122,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$168,363Senior / top earners

Based on 38 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementStrategic planningWritten and verbal communicationPolicy analysis and developmentPolicy analysisGovernment relationsCoalition buildingPolicy advocacyWritten and oral communication

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Advisor

  • City of New York6 positions
  • Tesla6 positions
  • Harris County4 positions
  • New York State Executive Chamber4 positions
  • Georgetown University2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Advisor

Washington, DCNew York, NYHouston, TXAustin, TXRichmond, VA

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Figures from 38 postings that disclosed salary (of 57 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this