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 $113,659 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $91,627 and $156,667. 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	$71,568	US	April 27, 2020
25th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$91,627	US	April 27, 2020
50th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$113,659	US	April 27, 2020
75th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$156,667	US	April 27, 2020
90th Percentile Lobbyist Salary	$195,823	US	April 27, 2020

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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 2020 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.

August 22, 2019

Serves as principal resource, trainer, consultant and advisor to staff, members, assigned committees, councils and boards on all aspects of education funding.

October 15, 2019

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Lobbyist Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.9%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.0%

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Average Base Salary

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156667

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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156667

114233

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 $91,627 to $156,667 with the average base salary of $113,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,894 to $156,667 with the average total cash compensation of $114,233.

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