Policy Analyst Salary in Dallas, Texas

How much does a Policy Analyst make in Dallas, TX?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Analyst in Dallas, TX is $35,766. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,488 to a high of $46,991, with most professionals earning between $31,433 and $41,641.

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Performs expert analysis and critical thinking, assesses complex programmatic issues, conducts risk analysis, and proposes innovative and achievable solutions.

January 30, 2023

Provides analysis on issues and policy recommendations in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs and in the design/development and evaluation of the ongoing and/or new program issues.

October 20, 2022

Develops short and long range plans and recommendations as to the best methods to utilize to meet organizational goals, objectives and to adapt to changing needs based on knowledge of known and projected program or organizational requirements.

November 07, 2022

Assist in communications-related activities on drug use, abuse, misuse, and overdose that are distinct from those of the Communications Team given the differentiation of key audiences, including Congressional members and staff, and federal and external partner organizations.

November 28, 2022

Demonstrated experience supporting a positive, professional, and productive work relationship with high-level clients based on individual level of expertise, quality of work, personality, and ability to deliver the desired product.

February 21, 2023

Requires occasional on-site visits to community clinics with possible exposure to working conditions at a community clinic.

March 04, 2023

Draft and create a strategy for disseminating stories that highlight public health successes attained as a result of overdose-related funding to states, territories, tribes, and/or local communities, Planning, drafting, and editing for distribution a quarterly newsletter under the authorship of the Division Director and for broad circulation among partner networks.

April 23, 2023

Actively participates and leads meetings with external stakeholders.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Policy Analyst in Dallas, TX

Average Base Salary

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31433

41641

35766

Average Total Cash Compensation

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31906

42545

35965

What is the average salary for Policy Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Policy Analyst in Dallas, TX. The base salary for Policy Analyst ranges from $31,433 to $41,641 with the average base salary of $35,766. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,906 to $42,545 with the average total cash compensation of $35,965.

View Average Salary for Policy Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$35,766	$31,433 - $41,641
Bonus	$199	$473 - $903
Total Pay	$35,965	$31,906 - $42,545

* 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 Analyst Salary Near Dallas, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Garland, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,433 - $41,641	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Grand Prairie, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,366 - $41,553	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Irving, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,433 - $41,641	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Richardson, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,433 - $41,641	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Mesquite, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,398 - $41,595	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX
CITY, STATE Carrollton, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,417 - $41,620	COMPARE TO Dallas, TX

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About Dallas, Texas

Dallas (/ˈdæləs/), officially the City of Dallas, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Dallas County, with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. With an estimated 2017 population of 1,341,075, it is the ninth most-populous city in the U.S. and third in Texas after Houston and San Antonio. It is also the eighteenth most-populous city in North America as of 2015. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas is the main core of the largest metropolitan area in the Southern United States and the largest inland metropolitan area in the U.S. that lacks ...

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