As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Alabama is $46,765, equivalent to $22 per hour, $899 weekly, or $3,897 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 $36,030 to $55,528. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,146) and 75th percentile ($51,352), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,528 per year. This $10,206 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 $36,030 AL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,146 AL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,765 AL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,352 AL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,528 AL May 01, 2026
25% $41,146 10% $36,030 90% $55,528 75% $51,352 $46,765 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 $54,323 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $58,029 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $53,653 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $56,404 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $57,208 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $55,163 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $56,580 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $56,134 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $56,775 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $54,305 Date Updated May 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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