How much does a policy analyst make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $7,164 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,752
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $106,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $87,110 |
| 3. United States | $85,970 |
| 4. Germany | $85,250 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $381 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Management consultant$97,590
- Career coach$75,280
- Corporate trainer$69,280
- Accountant$82,520
- Financier$104,700
- Financial analyst$98,230
- Marketing specialist$78,710
- Public relations professionals$74,750
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $110,200 |
| New York | $109,900 |
| Delaware | $109,300 |
| District of Columbia | $107,800 |
| New Jersey | $105,500 |
| Massachusetts | $104,800 |
| Virginia | $102,800 |
| Maryland | $102,600 |
| California | $101,700 |
| Alabama | $100,400 |
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| Colorado | $99,790 |
| Rhode Island | $98,620 |
| Connecticut | $97,340 |
| Alaska | $97,120 |
| Utah | $96,690 |
| Arizona | $93,570 |
| Oregon | $93,170 |
| Michigan | $92,300 |
| Illinois | $91,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,740 |
| Texas | $90,890 |
| North Carolina | $89,860 |
| Kansas | $89,690 |
| South Carolina | $89,570 |
| Florida | $89,510 |
| Indiana | $89,510 |
| Idaho | $89,420 |
| North Dakota | $88,760 |
| Oklahoma | $88,730 |
| Missouri | $88,630 |
| New Mexico | $88,540 |
| Hawaii | $88,540 |
| Minnesota | $88,530 |
| New Hampshire | $88,510 |
| Ohio | $87,880 |
| Maine | $87,630 |
| Iowa | $86,970 |
| Wisconsin | $86,670 |
| Georgia | $85,530 |
| South Dakota | $83,540 |
| Tennessee | $83,280 |
| Nevada | $82,840 |
| Wyoming | $82,070 |
| Montana | $79,920 |
| Nebraska | $79,190 |
| Kentucky | $79,150 |
| Mississippi | $77,950 |
| West Virginia | $77,860 |
| Vermont | $74,690 |
| Louisiana | $70,170 |
| Arkansas | $67,640 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Business Operations Specialist | $83,050 |
| Project Management Specialist | $102,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a policy analyst make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $7,164 a month, $85,970 a year.
How much does a policy analyst make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $49,950 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $152,700.
Which country pays a policy analyst the most?
United States, with a median of $85,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a policy analyst the most?
Washington, with a median of $110,200 a year.
Does a policy analyst make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $85,970 a year against $85,250 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a policy analyst or a management consultant?
A management consultant: $97,590 a year against $85,970 for a policy analyst, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate