Policy Advisor Salary in Yakima, Washington

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Advisor in Yakima, WA is $63,618. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,379 to a high of $80,085, with most professionals earning between $57,736 and $72,237.

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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 Yakima, WA

Average Base Salary

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66057

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 Yakima, WA. The base salary for Policy Advisor ranges from $57,736 to $72,237 with the average base salary of $63,618. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,859 to $75,278 with the average total cash compensation of $66,057.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,618	$57,736 - $72,237
Bonus	$2,438	$1,123 - $3,041
Total Pay	$66,057	$58,859 - $75,278

* 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 Yakima, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Richland, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,198 - $75,318	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Kennewick, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,552 - $75,761	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Pasco, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,055 - $75,140	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,414 - $76,840	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,414 - $76,840	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA
CITY, STATE Tacoma, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,414 - $76,840	COMPARE TO Yakima, WA

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About Yakima, Washington

Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produc...

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