Public Policy

Senior Policy Advisor

Salary data based on 64 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 $169,279 at the 90th percentile based on 38 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$125,500

10th Percentile

$91,835

90th Percentile

$169,279

Sample Size

38

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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$169,279Senior / top earners

Based on 38 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Advisor

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationStrategic planningGovernment relationsCoalition buildingPolicy advocacyWritten communicationWritten and oral communication

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Advisor

  • Tesla7 positions
  • City of New York5 positions
  • Harris County4 positions
  • New York State Executive Chamber4 positions
  • United Nations Foundation2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Advisor

Washington, DCWashington, District of Columbia, United StatesSalt Lake City, Utah, United StatesNew York City, New York, United StatesWashington, DC, USA

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Data extracted from 64 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026