Public Policy Analysis & Research

Policy analysts charge $100-$300 hourly or $20,000-$150,000 per research project.

Completing 8-20 projects annually generates $180,000-$1,200,000 with 70-85% margins.

In 2025, evidence-based policy requires rigorous analysis.

Revenue from policy research and analysis ($25,000-$150,000), white papers and reports ($15,000-$75,000), impact assessments ($20,000-$100,000), legislative analysis ($10,000-$60,000), stakeholder engagement research ($15,000-$80,000), and policy advisory retainers ($8,000-$35,000 monthly).

Services include policy research and data analysis, cost-benefit and impact assessment, white papers and policy briefs, legislative and regulatory analysis, stakeholder consultation and engagement, and policy recommendations and strategy.

Successful analysts understand policy development processes, conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative research, communicate findings clearly to policymakers, navigate political considerations, and influence policy outcomes.

Government agencies, legislators, advocacy organizations, and think tanks as clients.

Marketing through policy expertise and publications, government affairs networks, legislative connections, research credentials, and policy thought leadership.