Policy Analyst Salary in Detroit, Michigan

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Analyst in Detroit, MI is $36,144. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $27,772 to a high of $47,482, with most professionals earning between $31,762 and $42,078.

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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 Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

31762

42078

36144

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

32241

42989

36341

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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Policy Analyst ranges from $31,762 to $42,078 with the average base salary of $36,144. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,241 to $42,989 with the average total cash compensation of $36,341.

View Average Salary for Policy Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$36,144	$31,762 - $42,078
Bonus	$197	$479 - $911
Total Pay	$36,341	$32,241 - $42,989

* 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 Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,762 - $42,078	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,746 - $42,057	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,660 - $41,944	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,711 - $42,011	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,717 - $42,019	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,695 - $41,990	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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