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 $118,053 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $95,163 and $162,726. 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	$74,323	US	April 26, 2022
25th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$95,163	US	April 26, 2022
50th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$118,053	US	April 26, 2022
75th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$162,726	US	April 26, 2022
90th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$203,399	US	April 26, 2022

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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 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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What does a Lobbyist do?

Lobbyist in Omaha, NE

For example, oil companies send lobbyists to Washington to try to make life easier for oil companies.

December 20, 2019

Lobbyist in Providence, RI

Please note that this only applies to nonprofits or lobbyists who lobby only for nonprofits.

November 05, 2019

The lobbyist revived the subject of politics, the publican went after hot water for a punch, and the eavesdroppers slipped away.

October 23, 2019

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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

95163

162726

118053

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

95440

162726

118646

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 $95,163 to $162,726 with the average base salary of $118,053. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,440 to $162,726 with the average total cash compensation of $118,646.

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