As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Allen, SD is $46,603, equivalent to $22 per hour, $896 weekly, or $3,884 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 Allen, SD vary widely, spanning from $35,915 to $55,336. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,008) and 75th percentile ($51,174), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,336 per year. This $10,166 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, Allen Legislative Assistant often earn 0.7% 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 $35,915 Allen, SD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,008 Allen, SD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,603 Allen, SD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,174 Allen, SD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,336 Allen, SD 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

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Allen, South Dakota    Allen Census Designated Place (Lakota: wagmíza wakpála; "corn creek") is a census-designated place in Bennett County, South Dakota, named for the Town....More

Allen, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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