Policy Advisor Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does a Policy Advisor make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Advisor in Sacramento, CA is $68,166. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,109 to a high of $85,802, with most professionals earning between $61,855 and $77,397.

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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 Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

61855

77397

68166

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63061

80654

70775

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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Policy Advisor ranges from $61,855 to $77,397 with the average base salary of $68,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,061 to $80,654 with the average total cash compensation of $70,775.

View Average Salary for Policy Advisor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,166	$61,855 - $77,397
Bonus	$2,610	$1,206 - $3,257
Total Pay	$70,775	$63,061 - $80,654

* 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 Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,763 - $77,283	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,695 - $77,197	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,215 - $76,596	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,077 - $80,177	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,813 - $82,350	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,122 - $80,234	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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