Public Policy

Senior Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 40 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Policy Analyst in the Public Policy field is $85,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $79,400 at the 10th percentile to $137,500 at the 90th percentile based on 30 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, project management, stakeholder engagement, coalition building, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$85,000

10th Percentile

$79,400

90th Percentile

$137,500

Sample Size

30

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Senior Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$79,400Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$85,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$137,500Senior / top earners

Based on 30 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Analyst

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationCoalition buildingWritten communicationPolicy analysis and developmentBudget analysisPolicy analysis and researchStrategic planning

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Analyst

  • ZERO TO THREE4 positions
  • Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.3 positions
  • City of Chicago2 positions
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION2 positions
  • Leon County Government2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Analyst

Washington, DCArlington, VA 22202United States55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004Tallahassee, FL 32301

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Data extracted from 40 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026