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.
10% above national average Updated in 2018
Lobbyist earnings by seniority
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)