As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Appleton, WI is $49,265, equivalent to $24 per hour, $947 weekly, or $4,105 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 Appleton, WI vary widely, spanning from $37,966 to $58,496. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,350) and 75th percentile ($54,097), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,496 per year. This $10,747 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, Appleton Legislative Assistant often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Appleton currently ranks 477 statewide 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 $37,966 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,350 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,265 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,097 Appleton, WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,496 Appleton, WI 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 Appleton, WI. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $43,350 to $54,097 with the average base salary of $49,265. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,156 to $70,322 with the average total cash compensation of $61,758.

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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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