As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Abingdon, VA is $46,217, equivalent to $22 per hour, $889 weekly, or $3,851 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Legislative Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Legislative Assistant in Abingdon, VA vary widely, spanning from $35,607 to $54,876. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,663) and 75th percentile ($50,749), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,876 per year. This $10,086 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abingdon Legislative Assistant often earn 9.8% lower than national averages. 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 Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $35,607 Abingdon, VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $40,663 Abingdon, VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,217 Abingdon, VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,749 Abingdon, VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,876 Abingdon, VA May 01, 2026
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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....

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  1. This Job:

    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Assistant in Abingdon, VA. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $40,663 to $50,749 with the average base salary of $46,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,296 to $65,310 with the average total cash compensation of $57,355.

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About Abingdon, Virginia    Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,191 at the 2010 census....More

Abingdon, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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