Government AI Policy Analyst Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$139,000
national median salary
$98,000 to $177,000. Last updated August 2026.
Government benchmark for this occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $142,080 for Political Scientists (SOC 19-3094) across the United States, based on 5,540 employed workers (May 2025 release).
10th percentile
$83,350
25th percentile
$114,030
Median
$142,080
75th percentile
$174,180
90th percentile
$195,190
Workers surveyed
5,540
What BLS published in each release
May 2024 release
$139,380
May 2025 release
$142,080
These are two separate published estimates, not a time series. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not encourage the use of OEWS data for time-series analysis. Differences between releases reflect changes in occupational classification, survey methodology, and the three-year pooled sample as well as any change in pay, so the two figures should not be read as a rate of wage growth.
BLS publishes wages by occupation code, not by job title, so this figure covers every role mapped to Political Scientists (SOC 19-3094) rather than Government AI Policy Analystspecifically. The national range at the top of this page is Orbyt’s role-level estimate, which is a different thing and is labelled as such.
View the BLS source for SOC 19-3094Highest Paying
$196,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$145,000
Tampa, FL
Lowest Paying
$104,000
Charleston, WV
The salary figures on this page are computed estimates, not observed wages. Each one is a national role baseline scaled by a Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity cost-of-living multiplier (2025 index) and rounded to the nearest $1,000. No published wage percentile is consulted and no wage survey response enters the calculation, so an Orbyt estimate must not be cited as a Bureau of Labor Statistics figure or as measured pay. The published wage data Orbyt holds is Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Department of Labor H-1B Labor Condition Application filings, which record a filed minimum visa base wage rather than market pay. Where BLS publishes a wage for the occupation a role maps to, it is shown on that role's page as a separate benchmark, labelled with its occupation code, metro area and the number of employed workers it covers. Last updated August 2026. This role maps to BLS occupation code 19-3094. Full methodology.
Orbyt estimates the average Government AI Policy Analyst salary in the United States at $139,000 in 2026, within a range of $98,000 to $177,000. These figures are Orbyt estimates, computed rather than measured, and must not be cited as Bureau of Labor Statistics figures; the published BLS wage for the occupation this role maps to is shown separately on this page. San Jose is the highest of the 81 cities 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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