As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Altavista, VA is $46,571, equivalent to $22 per hour, $896 weekly, or $3,881 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 Altavista, VA vary widely, spanning from $35,892 to $55,304. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,981) and 75th percentile ($51,142), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,304 per year. This $10,161 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, Altavista Legislative Assistant often earn 9.2% 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 $35,892 Altavista, VA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $40,981 Altavista, VA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,571 Altavista, VA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,142 Altavista, VA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,304 Altavista, VA June 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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About Altavista, Virginia    Altavista is an incorporated town in Campbell County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,450 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lynchbur....More

Altavista, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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