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How much does a Government Relations Director make in New York, NY? The average Government Relations Director salary in New York, NY is $253,600 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $215,500 and $296,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Government Relations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Government Relations Director Salary $180,812 New York,NY February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Government Relations Director Salary $215,500 New York,NY February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Government Relations Director Salary $253,600 New York,NY February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Government Relations Director Salary $296,800 New York,NY February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Government Relations Director Salary $336,131 New York,NY February 26, 2024
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The Government Relations Director develops plans, policies, and teams to build relationships and liaise with government entities (federal, state, provincial, or local) that regulate or influence business activities. Contributes to strategic planning and directs engagement objectives to develop and maintain productive relations with all levels of government authorities that will support and enhance the businesses' goals. Being a Government Relations Director collaborates with industry groups and organizations with complementary objectives to achieve objectives. Directs ongoing monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation, emerging issues, and trends to determine the potential impact on the organization. In addition, Government Relations Director creates communication vehicles and delivers messaging to inform and support business leaders. Requires a bachelor's degree in public policy, public administration, business or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Government Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Government Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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