As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Austin, TX is $50,404, equivalent to $24 per hour, $969 weekly, or $4,200 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 Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $38,847 to $59,857. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,354) and 75th percentile ($55,352), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,857 per year. This $10,998 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, Austin Legislative Assistant often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 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 $38,847 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,354 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,404 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,352 Austin, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,857 Austin, TX 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Austin, TX. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $44,354 to $55,352 with the average base salary of $50,404. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,990 to $71,407 with the average total cash compensation of $62,709.

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