As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Alabama is $46,773, equivalent to $22 per hour, $899 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 $36,045 to $55,540. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,158) and 75th percentile ($51,362), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,540 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 $36,045 AL July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,158 AL July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,773 AL July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,362 AL July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,540 AL July 01, 2026
25% $41,158 10% $36,045 90% $55,540 75% $51,362 $46,773 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 $54,607 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $58,333 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $53,935 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $56,699 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $57,508 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $55,452 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $56,877 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $56,428 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $57,073 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $54,589 Date Updated July 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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