Last updated 2026-08-02
188 Public Policy Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 188 Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States, including Manager, Government Affairs, Managing Director, Public Policy, and Government Relations Director roles from IIIIIIUS, The Pew Charitable Trusts (USA), and GSK. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Roles focused on shaping, advising, and managing interactions between organizations and governmental bodies to influence public policy and regulatory frameworks.
Salaries for Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $107K | $150K–$183K | $279K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $117K | $162K | $213K | 213 |
| District of Columbia | $122K | $163K | $215K | 190 |
| U.S. | $105K | $159K | $208K | 802 |
Salary data: 126 of 188 jobs include pay information (67%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Public Policy salary data.
Companies hiring for Public Policy jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| IIIIIIUS | 6 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts (USA) | 5 |
| GSK | 4 |
| APCO | 3 |
| 3 | |
| National Audubon Society, Inc. | 3 |
| OpenAI | 3 |
Public Policy jobs by schedule
Public Policy jobs by experience level
Common Public Policy job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Government Affairs | 3 | 2% |
| Managing Director, Public Policy | 2 | 1% |
| Government Relations Director | 2 | 1% |
| Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations | 1 | 1% |
| Assoc Dir, Government Affairs | 1 | 1% |
Public Policy jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 165 | 91% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 7 | 4% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 4 | 2% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 3 | 2% |
| Springfield, VA, United States | 3 | 2% |
- How many Public Policy jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 188 Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro (Lower (p25) $117K, Mid (p50) $162K, Higher (p75) $213K, 213 postings with salary ranges) and District of Columbia (Lower (p25) $122K, Mid (p50) $163K, Higher (p75) $215K, 190 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Public Policy roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from IIIIIIUS (6 jobs, 3%), The Pew Charitable Trusts (USA) (5 jobs, 3%), GSK (4 jobs, 2%), APCO (3 jobs, 2%), and Google (3 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (133 jobs, 71%), Mid (48 jobs, 26%), Entry (6 jobs, 3%), and Intern (1 job, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Public Policy jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (186 jobs, 99%) and Part time (2 jobs, 1%).
- What Public Policy job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Manager, Government Affairs (3 jobs, 2%), Managing Director, Public Policy (2 jobs, 1%), Government Relations Director (2 jobs, 1%), Head of US Public Policy and Government Relations (1 job, 1%), and Assoc Dir, Government Affairs (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (186 of 188). 133 of 188 current jobs are at the senior level. 126 of 188 jobs include pay information.
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