As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Alabama is $46,780, equivalent to $22 per hour, $900 weekly, or $3,898 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 Alabama vary widely, spanning from $36,051 to $55,546. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,164) and 75th percentile ($51,368), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,546 per year. This $10,204 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, Alabama Legislative Assistant often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 nationwide for Legislative Assistant job salary. 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 $36,051 AL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,164 AL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,780 AL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,368 AL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,546 AL September 01, 2026
25% $41,164 10% $36,051 90% $55,546 75% $51,368 $46,780 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....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $54,890 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $58,635 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $54,214 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $56,993 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $57,806 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $55,739 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $57,171 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $56,721 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $57,368 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $54,872 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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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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