Legislative Director Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Legislative Director Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Legislative Director make in Washington, DC? The average Legislative Director salary in Washington, DC is $235,436 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $203,778 and $274,311. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $174,954 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $203,778 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $235,436 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $274,311 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $309,705 Washington,DC May 28, 2024
25% $203,778 10% $174,954 90% $309,705 75% $274,311 $235,436 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • Last Energy, Inc. - Washington, DC
    Director of US Government and Legislative Affairs. Last Energy seeks a Director of US Government and Legislative Affairs to develop and manage relationship...
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    Senior leader to advance BCBSA's legislative and regulatory policy solutions and market positioning in Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, and Children's Health Ins...
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  • American Trucking Associations - Washington, DC
    The vision of the American Trucking Associations, Inc. (ATA), is to be the recognized leader in transportation advocacy representing the safest, most respo...
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    The Associate Director, Legislative Affairs will serve as a member of the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) lobbying team, participating in the develo...
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    Government Affairs Manager

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Legislative Director ranges from $203,778 to $274,311 with the average base salary of $235,436. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $226,948 to $326,879 with the average total cash compensation of $273,228.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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