SALARIES FOR GOVERNMENT & REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN THE U.S.

A. Government Affairs

1. Top Government Affairs Executive at Federal Level in Washington D.C. (Alternate titles: Chief Government Affairs Officer, Chief Government Affairs Executive, VP, Government Affairs, Vice President of Government Affairs). A Vice President Government Affairs plans and directs an organisation's policies and objectives involving matters of federal government and regulations. He/She oversees analysis of proposed legislation to detremine potential impact on the organisation. He/She establishes company positions on federal regulations and communicates positions internally and externally. This position requires a Bcahelor's Degree with at least 15 years of experience in the field. He/She is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativy and latitude is expected. He/She typically reports to top management. A Vice President Government Affairs has a median annual salary of $ 285,067 as of September 30, 2016 with a range usually between $ 229,420- $ 345,000 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.
2. Government Affairs Director in Washington DC . A Government Affairs Director directs an organisation's policies and objectives involving local, state and federal government affairs. He/She leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organisation. He/She monitors legislative and regulatory activities and develops company positions. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field. He/She is familiar with a variety of the field's co,cepts, practices and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience and judgement to accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. He/She typically reports to top management. A Government Affairs Director has a median annual salary of $ 152,092 as of September 30, 2016, with a range usually between $ 128,755-$177,977 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.
3. Government Affairs Manager in Washington DC. A Government Affairs Manager administers and maintains policies and objectives involving local, state and federal government affairs. He/She manages staff who liaise between legislative entities and the organisation. He/She monitors legislative and regulatory activities and oversees writing and review of new policies that support organisational goals. He/She analyses proposed legislative action and determines the potential impact on the organisation. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least 7 years of experience in the field. He/She is familiar with a veriety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position typically reports to a head of a unit/department. A Government Affairs Manager has a median annual salary of $ 132,079 as of September 30, 2016, with a range usually between $ 111,353-$154,500 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.
4. Government Affairs Representative in Washington DC. A Government Affairs Representative facilitates the involvement of the public or the organisation in government affairs. He/She helps write and review policies that support organisational goals. He/She acts as a liaison between the legislative entities and the organisation. He/She provides top management with regular reports on potential opportunities and documents legislation affecting company policies. He/She requires a Bachelor's Degree in area of specialty and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. He/She is familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. He/She relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks and may lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position typically reports to a maanger or head of a unit/department. A Government Affairs Representative has a median annual salary of $ 86,932 as of September 30, 2016 with a range usually between $ 72,714- $ 103,269  not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.

B. Regulatory Affairs

1. Top Regulatory Affairs Executive in Washington D.C. (Alternate Titles : Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Chief Regulatory Affairs Executive). He/She oversees the entire regulation process for products requiring governmental approval by ensuring that all necessary applications are filed and handling all government interactions. He/She develops procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in area of specialty and 15 years of experience in the field or in a related area. He/She demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitutude is expected. Typically, this position reports to top management. A Top Regulatory Affairs Executive has a median annual salary in Washington DC of $245,765 as of September 30, 2016 with a range usually between $ 202,286- $ 301,164 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.
2. Regulatory Affairs Director in Washington DC. The Regulatory Affairs Director directs the regulation process for products requiring governmental approval by ensuring that all necessary applications are filed and handling all government interactions. He/She assists in developing procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years experience in the field. He/She is familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience, and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position typically reports to top management. A Regulatory Affairs Director has a median annual salary of $ 151,017 as of September 30,2016 with a range usually between $ 132,930-$181,617 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.
3. Regulatory Affairs Manager in Washington DC. The Regulatory Affairs Manager oversees the regulation process for products requiring government approval, including filing necessary applications and handling all government interactions. He/She coordinates inspection of the organization and contract facilities, and develops procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in area of specialty and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. He/She is familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. He/She relies on extensive experience, and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. He/She performs a variety of tasks, leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position typically reports to top management. A Regulatory Affairs Manager has a median annual salary of $ 125,694 as of September 30, 2016, with a range usually between $ 108,736-$146,903 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay.  The salary may vary, however, depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education.