As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Government Affairs Director in the United States is $202,277. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $176,981 to $229,734, with most professionals earning between $153,950 and $254,732.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $229,734 | $19,145 | $4,418 | $110 |
| Average | $202,277 | $16,856 | $3,890 | $97 |
| 25th Percentile | $176,981 | $14,748 | $3,403 | $85 |
An entry-level Government Affairs Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $186,797. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $189,063. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $192,083. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $196,614, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $202,277.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Government Affairs Director | $186,797 |
| Intermediate Level Government Affairs Director | $189,063 |
| Senior Level Government Affairs Director | $192,083 |
| Specialist Level Government Affairs Director | $196,614 |
| Expert Level Government Affairs Director | $202,277 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 7% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Government Affairs Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $171,734 in 2023 to approximately $166,197 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Government Affairs Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $202,277 | 74.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,386 | 4.9% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,496 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,046 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.1% | ||
| Pension | $10,923 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $24,896 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $272,375 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Government Affairs Director is $202,277. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Government Affairs Director is $97; the average weekly pay of Government Affairs Director is $3,890; the average monthly pay of Government Affairs Director is $16,856.
A Government Affairs Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Government Affairs Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Government Affairs Director is $255,132.
The highest pay for Government Affairs Director is $254,732.
The lowest pay for Government Affairs Director is $153,950.
Contributes to strategic planning and directs engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Develops plans, policies, and teams to build relationships and liaise with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Directs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. Collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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