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How much does a Government Relations Manager make in New Jersey? The average Government Relations Manager salary in New Jersey is $160,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $135,900 and $184,600. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Government Relations Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Government Relations Manager Salary $113,867 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Government Relations Manager Salary $135,900 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Government Relations Manager Salary $160,100 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Government Relations Manager Salary $184,600 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Government Relations Manager Salary $206,906 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $135,900 10% $113,867 90% $206,906 75% $184,600 $160,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Government Relations Manager legislatively represents and protects organization interests by working with government, associated authorities and all committees. Administers and maintains policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs. Being a Government Relations Manager monitors legislative and regulatory activities, oversees the implementation of policies that support organizational goals. Manages staff who liaise between legislative entities and the organization, leads the communications and interactions, which aligns with corporate business strategies. In addition, Government Relations Manager analyzes proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Government Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Government Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Government Liaison IV

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Government Relations Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Government Relations Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $165,024 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $167,945 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $168,091 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $164,878 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $170,574 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $165,024 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $162,542 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $163,856 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $168,091 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $165,024 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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