How much does a Legislative Assistant make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Assistant in the United States is $57,270. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,986 to $65,229, with most professionals earning between $43,355 and $72,476.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legislative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,355 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,986 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,270 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $65,229 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $72,476 US March 01, 2025
25% $49,986 10% $43,355 90% $72,476 75% $65,229 $57,270 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Legislative Assistant ?

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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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  1. This Job:

    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Core compensation

 
 
 
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65229
57270

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
51075
67133
58791
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $49,986 to $65,229 with the average base salary of $57,270. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,075 to $67,133 with the average total cash compensation of $58,791.

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