The average salary for a lobbyist in the United States is around $49,735 per year.
Avg Salary
Lobbyists earn an average yearly salary of $49,735.
Wages typically start from $37,137 and go up to $112,990.
12% above national average Updated in 2018
Lobbyist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level lobbyist earnings begin at:
$54.32 per hour
$112,990 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level lobbyist earnings begin at:
$34.40 per hour
$71,548 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level lobbyist earnings begin at:
$23.91 per hour
$49,735 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level lobbyist earnings begin at:
$19.56 per hour
$40,676 per year
10th percentile
Starting level lobbyist earnings begin at:
$17.85 per hour
$37,137 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do lobbyist salaries compare to similar careers?
Lobbyists earn 19% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than political scientists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Political scientist salary | $118K |
| Sociologist salary | $82K |
| Intelligence analyst salary | $77K |
| Lobbyist salary | $50K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)