Policy analyst salary in United States

The average salary for a Policy Analyst is $86,947 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 654 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Policy Analyst salaries typically range between a low of $54,557 and a high of $138,569 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Policy Analyst include Sacramento, CA at $116,852 per year, San Francisco, CA at $98,944 per year, and Arlington, VA at $96,142 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Policy Analyst include Cornerstone Defense ($195,000 per year) and Assured Information Security, Inc. (AIS) ($186,500 per year).