5 of the Most Popular Types of Local Government Policy Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Local Government Policy Jobs

• Public Policy Analyst

  Salary range: $73,000 - $131,500

  As a public policy analyst, you research the effectiveness of legislation to help determine its actual effect and impact. Many public policy analysts specialize in specific areas of concern, such as education or public safety. In this role, you may use surveys to understand an issue better, take the initiative when deciding how to collect data, and otherwise measure both the impact and the awareness of passed and proposed legislation. Public policy analysts frequently work for the government, but occasionally work for think tanks, nonprofits, and other research institutions. Some public policy analysts write for newspapers or magazines, testify before legislative bodies, appear on news programs, or speak at conferences.

• Policy Analyst

  Salary range: $83,000 - $116,500

  Policy analysts research and evaluate current or future public policies. They most often analyze the effectiveness or impact of political policies, such as those relating to immigration or the environment, and how they have or will affect constituents. Their responsibilities include collecting and interpreting data from various sources, like surveys, focus groups, or election results.

• Government Affairs

  Salary range: $77,500 - $132,500

  Government Affairs is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Government Affairs jobs pay between $77,500 (25th percentile) and $132,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Government Affairs job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Government Public Policy

  Salary range: $118,500 - $145,000

  Government Public Policy is a typical job search query Most salaries for Government Public Policy jobs pay between $118,500 (25th percentile) and $145,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Government Public Policy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Public Policy

  Salary range: $57,500 - $88,500

  Public Policy is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Public Policy jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $88,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Public Policy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.