Policy Advisor Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Policy Advisor make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Advisor in Detroit, MI is $63,430. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,224 to a high of $79,847, with most professionals earning between $57,564 and $72,023.

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Manages in-country activities, including communication with partners, donors, consultants and contractors.

January 06, 2023

Develops and advises on policy proposals on the use of civil and criminal immigration authorities for enforcement and benefits and supports the Department's border and interior enforcement initiatives by developing new and often controversial policies that support the Secretary's and the President's agenda on immigration and enforcement.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Policy Advisor in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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57564

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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75055

65861

What is the average salary for Policy Advisor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Policy Advisor in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Policy Advisor ranges from $57,564 to $72,023 with the average base salary of $63,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,684 to $75,055 with the average total cash compensation of $65,861.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,430	$57,564 - $72,023
Bonus	$2,431	$1,120 - $3,032
Total Pay	$65,861	$58,684 - $75,055

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Policy Advisor Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,741 - $72,245	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,710 - $72,206	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,558 - $72,016	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,650 - $72,130	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,107 - $72,702	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,619 - $72,092	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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