As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Aide in the US is $40,884, equivalent to $20 per hour, $786 weekly, or $3,407 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Legislative Aide in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Legislative Aide in the US vary widely, spanning from $35,096 to $47,365. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,855) and 75th percentile ($44,276), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,365 per year. This $6,421 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Accountability or Business Analysis, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Legislative Aide often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legislative Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $35,096 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $37,855 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $40,884 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $44,276 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $47,365 US May 01, 2026
25% $37,855 10% $35,096 90% $47,365 75% $44,276 $40,884 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Legislative Aide ?

A legislative assistant (LA) is a legislative staffer who works for a legislator by monitoring pending legislation, conducting research, drafting legislation, giving advice and counsel, and making recommendations....

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    Legislative Aide

    0 - 2 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    New Policy Specialist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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44276
40884

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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68587
60401
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Aide in the United States. The base salary for Legislative Aide ranges from $37,855 to $44,276 with the average base salary of $40,884. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,724 to $68,587 with the average total cash compensation of $60,401.

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