What are the main factors that influence a Legislative Attorney's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Legislative Attorney?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Legislative Attorney roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Legislative Attorney's salary?

A Legislative Attorney's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $109,663, a Human Resources Supervisor (7+ years)earns $106,781, a Legislative Attorney (7+ years)earns $124,805, an Associate Human Resources Director (7+ years)earns $156,448, a Human Resources Director (7+ years)earns $175,461,

What are the highest paying states for a Legislative Attorney?

Legislative Attorney salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Legislative Attorney roles are District of Columbia $135,342, California $134,829, Massachusetts $133,032. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Legislative Attorney roles make?

Salaries for Legislative Attorney level roles vary by specialization: Legislative Director: $216,980; Legislative Coordinator: $105,683; Legislative Liaison: $101,292; Legislative Advocate: $89,108; Legislative Counsel: $86,231.

Legislative Attorney Salary in Delaware

How much does a Legislative Attorney make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legislative Attorney in Delaware is $123,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Legislative Attorney's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,913
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,171 to $132,753
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,861

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Legislative Attorney Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,753	$11,063	$2,553	$64
Average	$123,790	$10,316	$2,381	$60
25th Percentile	$109,171	$9,098	$2,099	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Legislative Attorney Salaries

A Legislative Attorney's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legislative Attorney Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legislative Attorney's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $109,663
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,805
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $156,448
Expert (over 8 years): $175,461

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Legislative Attorney	$109,663
Human Res... Level Legislative Attorney	$106,781
Legislati... Level Legislative Attorney	$124,805
Associate... Level Legislative Attorney	$156,448
Human Res... Level Legislative Attorney	$175,461

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How Do Legislative Attorney Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Legislative Attorneys. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $135,342.
California: $134,829.
Massachusetts: $133,032.

District of Columbia $135,342 California $134,829 Massachusetts $133,032 Washington $132,543 New Jersey $132,494 Alaska $132,323 Connecticut $130,636 New York $129,951

Hawaii $127,763 Rhode Island $126,736 Maryland $126,040 Minnesota $125,086 Colorado $124,719 Illinois $124,597 Oregon $124,133 Delaware $123,790

New Hampshire $123,575 Virginia $123,094 Pennsylvania $121,688 Nevada $120,979 North Dakota $120,747 Michigan $120,380 Wisconsin $120,246 Vermont $119,977

Texas $119,231 Maine $119,182 Arizona $119,109 Ohio $119,023 Georgia $117,899 Indiana $117,336 Wyoming $117,226 Utah $117,055

Iowa $116,982 Kansas $116,395 Louisiana $116,224 North Carolina $116,163 Missouri $116,138 Florida $115,662 Montana $115,405 Nebraska $115,160

Kentucky $115,026 South Carolina $114,537 Tennessee $114,231 Idaho $114,109 New Mexico $113,217 Oklahoma $113,021 Alabama $112,300 South Dakota $111,090

Arkansas $110,430 West Virginia $110,075 Mississippi $109,012

Top Paying Cities for Legislative Attorneys

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $123,233
Little Creek: $124,135
Magnolia: $123,957

Lincoln, DE $123,233 Little Creek, DE $124,135 Magnolia, DE $123,957 Milford, DE $123,546 Marydel, DE $123,749 Millsboro, DE $122,716 Millville, DE $122,905 Milton, DE $123,118

Nassau, DE $123,207 Ocean View, DE $122,885 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,121 Seaford, DE $123,190 Selbyville, DE $122,681 Smyrna, DE $124,221 Viola, DE $123,649 Woodside, DE $123,981

Bear, DE $123,695 Newark, DE $123,649 Claymont, DE $123,902 Delaware City, DE $123,772 Hockessin, DE $123,638 Kirkwood, DE $123,749 Middletown, DE $123,797 Montchanin, DE $123,666

New Castle, DE $123,684 Odessa, DE $123,858 Port Penn, DE $123,941 Rockland, DE $123,678 Saint Georges, DE $123,757 Townsend, DE $123,948 Winterthur, DE $123,693 Lewes, DE $123,166

Wilmington, DE $123,644 Dover, DE $124,135 Dover Afb, DE $123,481 Bethany Beach, DE $122,755 Bethel, DE $122,882 Bridgeville, DE $123,172 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,786 Cheswold, DE $124,095

Clayton, DE $124,098 Dagsboro, DE $122,670 Delmar, DE $122,473 Ellendale, DE $122,844 Felton, DE $123,536 Fenwick Island, DE $122,696 Frankford, DE $122,482 Frederica, DE $123,658

Georgetown, DE $122,623 Greenwood, DE $123,191 Harbeson, DE $122,754 Harrington, DE $123,380 Hartly, DE $123,764 Houston, DE $123,204 Kenton, DE $124,105 Laurel, DE $122,550

Yorklyn, DE $123,674

Legislative Attorney Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Legislative Attorney roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 67% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Legislative Attorney positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Legislative Attorney as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Legislative Attorney

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$160,928	$77.0	30%
Financial Services	$154,738	$74.0	25%
Internet	$148,549	$71.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$146,073	$70.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$142,359	$68.0	15%

Legislative Attorney Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legislative Attorney's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$109,171

Average $123,790/year

$132,753

$9,098

Average $10,316/month

$11,063

$2,099

Average $2,381/week

$2,553

$52

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,753	$11,063	$2,553	$64
Average	$123,790	$10,316	$2,381	$60
25th Percentile	$109,171	$9,098	$2,099	$52

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