Legislative Aide Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Legislative Aide Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Legislative Aide make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Aide in Washington, DC is $66,199. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,111 to $76,734, with most professionals earning between $46,926 and $86,326.

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10th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $46,926 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $56,111 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $66,199 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $76,734 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Aide Salary $86,326 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $56,111 10% $46,926 90% $86,326 75% $76,734 $66,199 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Aide in Washington, DC. The base salary for Legislative Aide ranges from $56,111 to $76,734 with the average base salary of $66,199. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,111 to $76,734 with the average total cash compensation of $66,199.

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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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