Government AI Policy Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$139,000
national median salary
$98,000 to $177,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$196,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$145,000
Tampa, FL
Lowest Paying
$104,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 19-3094. Full methodology.
The average Government AI Policy Analyst salary in the United States is $139,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $98,000 at the 25th percentile to $177,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $196,000, while Tampa offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Government AI Policy Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered.
Government AI Policy Analyst salary by city.
Skills that increase Government AI Policy Analyst pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Government AI Policy Analysts based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $19,460 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Government AI Policy Analyst compensation is driven by domain specialization, SQL and statistical depth, and the financial or operational impact of insights delivered. Equity is a major component at roughly 25% of base — candidates should weight stock grants as heavily as salary when comparing offers. Within scientific roles, the employer type (national lab, pharma, tech company, academic) drives the largest variance in total compensation structure.
Government AI Policy Analysts progress from junior to senior in 4 to 6 years, with lead and manager levels typically requiring 8+ years and a demonstrated track record of influencing business decisions with data.
Total compensation for Government AI Policy Analysts runs roughly $194K at median when factoring base + equity (25% of base annually) + bonus (15% of base). Equity is the single largest non-base component — candidates should model vesting schedules (typically 4-year with 1-year cliff) and compare grant values across offers carefully. Benefits and time-off policies vary by employer; candidates should factor them into offer comparisons alongside cash compensation.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Government AI Policy Analysts typically earn $129,000 (7% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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