As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Alameda, CA is $62,228, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,197 weekly, or $5,186 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 Alameda, CA vary widely, spanning from $47,956 to $73,889. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,757) and 75th percentile ($68,332), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,889 per year. This $13,575 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, Alameda Legislative Assistant often earn 10.8% higher 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 $47,956 Alameda, CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,757 Alameda, CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,228 Alameda, CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $68,332 Alameda, CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $73,889 Alameda, CA September 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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Alameda, CA. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $54,757 to $68,332 with the average base salary of $62,228. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,406 to $88,825 with the average total cash compensation of $78,009.

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About Alameda, California    Alameda (/ˌæləˈmiːdə/ AL-ə-MEE-də; Spanish: [ala'meða]) is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It is located on Alameda Island and Ba....More

Alameda, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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