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10 of the Most Popular Types of Science Policy Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications that you need to start a career in science policy include communication skills, a postsecondary degree, and an understanding of public policy. This type of public policy focuses on the allocation of funds for scientific research, technology, and education, so an understanding of scientific concepts and public need is essential. Consultants and advisors are often chemists, biologists, environmental scientists, or science educators who have experience in their field. Many lobbyists are lawyers, a profession that requires advanced education qualifications and a license to practice law, although others may only have a bachelor's degree.

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Top Types Of Science Policy Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Science Policy positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Ai For Science

    Salary range: $38,500 - $52,000

    Ai For Science is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ai For Science jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Ai For Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Political Science

    Salary range: $38,500 - $52,000

    Political Science is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Political Science jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Political Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Public Policy Researcher

    Salary range: $46,000 - $75,500

    Public Policy Researcher is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Public Policy Researcher jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Public Policy Researcher job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Climate Data Scientist

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Climate Data Scientist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Climate Data Scientist jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Climate Data Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Political Data Science

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Political Data Science is a typical job search query Most salaries for Political Data Science jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Political Data Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Earth Science Research

    Salary range: $33,500 - $34,000

    Remote Earth Science Research is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Earth Science Research jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $34,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Earth Science Research job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Conservative Think Tank

    Salary range: $30,500 - $42,500

    Conservative Think Tank is a typical job search query Most salaries for Conservative Think Tank jobs pay between $30,500 (25th percentile) and $42,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Conservative Think Tank job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ocean Science

    Salary range: $47,500 - $112,000

    Ocean Science is a common job search query. Most salaries for Ocean Science jobs pay between $47,500 (25th percentile) and $112,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ocean Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Part Time Science Journal Editor

    Salary range: $54,500 - $84,000

    Part Time Science Journal Editor is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Part Time Science Journal Editor jobs pay between $54,500 (25th percentile) and $84,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Part Time Science Journal Editor job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Political Science Journalism

    Salary range: $57,500 - $107,000

    Political Science Journalism is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Political Science Journalism jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $107,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Political Science Journalism job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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