Public Policy

Senior Policy Analyst

Salary data based on 59 job postings

"The median salary for a Senior Policy Analyst in the Public Policy field is $96,752 per year, with salaries ranging from $79,600 at the 10th percentile to $141,846 at the 90th percentile based on 42 job postings. Key skills required for this role include policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$96,752

10th Percentile

$79,600

90th Percentile

$141,846

Sample Size

42

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Senior Policy Analyst Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$79,600Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$96,752Typical salary
90th Percentile$141,846Senior / top earners

Based on 42 job postings with salary data

Skills for Senior Policy Analyst

Stakeholder engagementProject managementPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationWritten communicationData analysisCoalition buildingStrategic planningPolicy analysis and developmentPolicy research and analysis

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, DCUnited StatesArlington, VA 22202Richmond, VA55 Water Street, Manhattan, NY 10004

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Data extracted from 59 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026