Lobbyist Salary in the US

$78,850
per year
per month
$6,570
per month
per year
Bonus
$8,700/year
Bonus
$720/month

Lobbyist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Lobbyist is $78,850 per year ($6,570 per month), which is $25,360 (+47%) higher than the average salary in the United States.
A Lobbyist can expect an average starting salary of $47,630. The highest salaries can exceed $151,690.
$47,630
Low
$78,850
Average salary
$151,690
High
$3,970
Low
$6,570
Average salary
$12,640
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0
$97,100
$194,190
Salary$47,630 - 151,690
Bonus$0 - 42,500
Total Pay$47,630 - 194,190
$0
$8,090
$16,180
Salary$3,970 - 12,640
Bonus$0 - 3,540
Total Pay$3,970 - 16,180

Lobbyist Salary Range

Low
$47,630
Average salary
$78,850
Senior
$106,330
High
$151,690
Low
$3,970
Average salary
$6,570
Senior
$8,860
High
$12,640
Among Lobbyists in the U.S., entry level lobbyists earn considerably less per year, while political lobbyists, pharmaceutical lobbyists and healthcare lobbyists boast the highest annual earnings.

Lobbyist - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Pharmaceutical Lobbyist$91K/year
+15% 
Healthcare Lobbyist$88K/year
+12% 
Political Lobbyist$83K/year
+5% 
Environmental Lobbyist$82K/year
+4% 
Entry Level Lobbyist$61K/year
 -23%

Lobbyist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Lobbyist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $60,730 per year. A mid level Lobbyist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $92,340, while a Senior Lobbyist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $105,280. Lobbyists with more than 20 years of experience earn $126,490 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Lobbyist

Late Career▲ +60%
Senior▲ +34%
Mid Level▲ +17%
Average Salary$78,850/year
Entry Level▼ -23%

Gender Breakdown

Female
53%
Male
47%

Lobbyist - Jobs by Location

Lobbyist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Lobbyist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Lobbyist

How much does a Lobbyist make in the US?
A Lobbyist in the US earns an average of $78,850 gross per year, which is about $6,570 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Lobbyist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Lobbyist in the US?
The starting salary of a Lobbyist in the US is around $47,630 gross per year. Entry level lobbyists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Lobbyist in the US?
The highest salary of a Lobbyist in the US can reach and exceed $151,690 gross per year. Political lobbyists, pharmaceutical lobbyists and healthcare lobbyists usually have the highest salaries.
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