Public Policy

Senior Policy Analyst

Salary figures from 45 postings that disclosed salary (of 66 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Senior Policy Analyst is $99,589 per year, with salaries ranging from $79,600 at the 10th percentile to $166,500 at the 90th percentile, based on 45 postings that disclosed salary (of 66 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include project management, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, written and verbal communication, and data analysis.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$99,589

10th Percentile

$79,600

90th Percentile

$166,500

Salary Disclosures

45

of 66 postings analyzed

Senior Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$79,600Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$99,589Typical salary
90th Percentile$166,500Senior / top earners

Based on 45 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Analyst

Project managementStakeholder engagementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationData analysisWritten communicationPolicy analysis and researchStrategic planningCoalition buildingPolicy research and analysis

Common Employers Hiring Senior Policy Analyst

  • REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York)3 positions
  • Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.3 positions
  • ZERO TO THREE3 positions
  • Chinese American Service League2 positions
  • Commonwealth of Virginia2 positions

Top Locations for Senior Policy Analyst

Washington, DCNew York, NYArlington, VARichmond, VAUnited States

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Figures from 45 postings that disclosed salary (of 66 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-08-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this