As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Baltimore, MD is $52,503, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,010 weekly, or $4,375 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 Baltimore, MD vary widely, spanning from $40,462 to $62,342. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,200) and 75th percentile ($57,653), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,342 per year. This $11,453 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, Baltimore Legislative Assistant often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Baltimore currently ranks 262 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 $40,462 Baltimore, MD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,200 Baltimore, MD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,503 Baltimore, MD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,653 Baltimore, MD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,342 Baltimore, MD 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 Baltimore, MD. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $46,200 to $57,653 with the average base salary of $52,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,716 to $74,944 with the average total cash compensation of $65,818.

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About Baltimore, Maryland    Baltimore (/ˈbɔːltɪmɔːr/) is the largest city in the state of Maryland within the United States. Baltimore was established by the Constitution of Mary....More

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