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    Policy Analyst Salaries

    1,549 Salaries

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    Average Base Pay
    $58,926 / yr
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    Additional Cash Compensation

    Average$1,991
    Range$537 - $9,782

    How much does a Policy Analyst make?

    The national average salary for a Policy Analyst is $58,926 in United States. Filter by location to see Policy Analyst salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 1,549 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Policy Analyst employees.

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    Policy Analyst

    SAIC

    $80,030/yr

    Range: $49K - $132K

    18 salaries

    $80,030/yr
    $49K$132K

    Policy Analyst

    Center for American Progress

    $60,105/yr

    Range: $50K - $80K

    14 salaries

    $60,105/yr
    $50K$80K

    Policy Analyst

    RAND

    $76,778/yr

    Range: $63K - $130K

    12 salaries

    $76,778/yr
    $63K$130K

    Policy Analyst

    National Governors Association

    $63,201/yr

    Range: $54K - $78K

    12 salaries

    $63,201/yr
    $54K$78K

    Policy Analyst

    Council of State Governments Justice Center

    $71,398/yr

    Range: $62K - $78K

    10 salaries

    $71,398/yr
    $62K$78K

    Policy Analyst

    APPRISE

    $54,339/yr

    Range: $52K - $55K

    9 salaries

    $54,339/yr
    $52K$55K

    Policy Analyst

    Bipartisan Policy Center

    $55,984/yr

    Range: $47K - $61K

    8 salaries

    $55,984/yr
    $47K$61K

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    Policy Analyst

    U.S. Government Accountability Office

    $70,802/yr

    Range: $60K - $80K

    8 salaries

    $70,802/yr
    $60K$80K

    Policy Analyst

    North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance

    $27,650/yr

    Range: $25K - $32K

    8 salaries

    $27,650/yr
    $25K$32K

    Policy Analyst

    New America

    $58,930/yr

    Range: $54K - $71K

    8 salaries

    $58,930/yr
    $54K$71K

    Policy Analyst

    Migration Policy Institute

    $68,271/yr

    Range: $36K - $84K

    7 salaries

    $68,271/yr
    $36K$84K

    Policy Analyst

    US Department of Homeland Security

    $81,691/yr

    Range: $70K - $110K

    7 salaries

    $81,691/yr
    $70K$110K

    Policy Analyst

    Federal Government

    $79,375/yr

    Range: $46K - $126K

    6 salaries

    $79,375/yr
    $46K$126K

    Policy Analyst

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration

    $121,476/yr

    Range: $90K - $136K

    6 salaries

    $121,476/yr
    $90K$136K

    Policy Analyst

    Oregon Department of Transportation

    $76,997/yr

    Range: $74K - $79K

    6 salaries

    $76,997/yr
    $74K$79K

    Policy Analyst

    Institute for Children Poverty and Homelessness

    $46,688/yr

    Range: $41K - $54K

    6 salaries

    $46,688/yr
    $41K$54K

    Policy Analyst

    City of New York

    $54,880/yr

    Range: $53K - $58K

    6 salaries

    $54,880/yr
    $53K$58K

    Policy Analyst

    State of Oregon

    $69,815/yr

    Range: $67K - $73K

    5 salaries

    $69,815/yr
    $67K$73K

    Policy Analyst

    US Department of Health and Human Services

    $82,143/yr

    Range: $76K - $124K

    5 salaries

    $82,143/yr
    $76K$124K

    Policy Analyst

    Advancement Project

    $54,499/yr

    Range: $52K - $64K

    5 salaries

    $54,499/yr
    $52K$64K
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    Policy Analyst Salaries

    Job TitleSalary
    SAIC Policy Analyst salaries - 18 salaries reported$80,030/yr
    Center for American Progress Policy Analyst salaries - 14 salaries reported$60,105/yr
    RAND Policy Analyst salaries - 12 salaries reported$76,778/yr
    National Governors Association Policy Analyst salaries - 12 salaries reported$63,201/yr
    Council of State Governments Justice Center Policy Analyst salaries - 10 salaries reported$71,398/yr
    APPRISE Policy Analyst salaries - 9 salaries reported$54,339/yr
    Bipartisan Policy Center Policy Analyst salaries - 8 salaries reported$55,984/yr
    U.S. Government Accountability Office Policy Analyst salaries - 8 salaries reported$70,802/yr
    North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Policy Analyst salaries - 8 salaries reported$27,650/yr
    New America Policy Analyst salaries - 8 salaries reported$58,930/yr
    Migration Policy Institute Policy Analyst salaries - 7 salaries reported$68,271/yr
    US Department of Homeland Security Policy Analyst salaries - 7 salaries reported$81,691/yr
    Federal Government Policy Analyst salaries - 6 salaries reported$79,375/yr
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration Policy Analyst salaries - 6 salaries reported$121,476/yr
    Oregon Department of Transportation Policy Analyst salaries - 6 salaries reported$76,997/yr
    Institute for Children Poverty and Homelessness Policy Analyst salaries - 6 salaries reported$46,688/yr
    City of New York Policy Analyst salaries - 6 salaries reported$54,880/yr
    State of Oregon Policy Analyst salaries - 5 salaries reported$69,815/yr
    US Department of Health and Human Services Policy Analyst salaries - 5 salaries reported$82,143/yr
    Advancement Project Policy Analyst salaries - 5 salaries reported$54,499/yr

    Recent Salary Reports

    Below are the most recent policy analyst salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

    $48,000
    per year
    A Policy Analyst in the Boston, MA Area area reported making $48,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Boston, MA Area area
    Full-time
     
    201 to 500 employees
    Company - Private
    $17
    hourly
    A Policy in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $17 per hour
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
    Intern
     
    201 to 500 employees
    Nonprofit Organization
    $16
    hourly
    A Policy Issuance in the Philadelphia, PA Area area reported making $16 per hour
    Job Highlights
    Philadelphia, PA Area area
    Intern
     
    501 to 1000 employees
    Subsidiary or Business Segment
    $86,557
    per year
    A Conservation/Policy in the Atlanta, GA Area area reported making $86,557 per year
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    Atlanta, GA Area area
    Intern
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    College / University
    $55,000
    per year
    A Policy Advisor in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $55,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    5-7 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
    Full-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    Government
    $84,000
    per year
    A Marine Policy Analyst in the Olympia, WA Area area reported making $84,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Olympia, WA Area area
     
    Full-time
    Government
    $75,000
    per year
    A Policy Advocate in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $75,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
    Full-time
     
    5001 to 10000 employees
    Nonprofit Organization
    $80,440
    per year
    A Policy Analyst in the Washington, DC Area area reported making $80,440 per year
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Washington, DC Area area
     
    Full-time
    Government
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