Lobbyist Salary in the United States

Lobbyist Salary

How much does a Lobbyist make in the United States? The average Lobbyist salary in the United States is $115,733 as of March 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $93,260 and $159,583. 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.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$72,799	US	March 29, 2021
25th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$93,260	US	March 29, 2021
50th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$115,733	US	March 29, 2021
75th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$159,583	US	March 29, 2021
90th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$199,507	US	March 29, 2021

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Job Description for Lobbyist

Lobbyist contacts members of Congress and other elected officials to persuade them to support legislation favorable to clients' interests. Studies proposed legislation to determine possible effect on clients. Being a Lobbyist may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Lobbyist is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Lobbyist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Lobbyist do?

Lobbyist in Annapolis, MD

Builds relationships and actively engages and monitors the work of the Interagency Commission on School Construction, the Board of Public Works, the Spending Affordability Committee, and other boards and commissions.

September 01, 2020

Supports the political action work and outreach for assigned county affiliates related to political organizing, advocacy, the MSEA Fund for Children and Public Education, and any coordinated legislative activities.

December 13, 2020

Graduate degree in labor relations or political science preferred, or law degree desirable.

February 01, 2021

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Lobbyist Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

93260

159583

115733

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

93536

159583

116316

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lobbyist in the United States. The base salary for Lobbyist ranges from $93,260 to $159,583 with the average base salary of $115,733. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,536 to $159,583 with the average total cash compensation of $116,316.

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