As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Bennington, VT is $51,476, equivalent to $25 per hour, $990 weekly, or $4,290 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 Bennington, VT vary widely, spanning from $39,658 to $61,121. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,290) and 75th percentile ($56,524), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,121 per year. This $11,234 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, Bennington Legislative Assistant often earn 3.0% higher than national averages. However, Bennington currently ranks 298 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 $39,658 Bennington, VT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,290 Bennington, VT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,476 Bennington, VT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,524 Bennington, VT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,121 Bennington, VT May 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 Bennington, VT. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $45,290 to $56,524 with the average base salary of $51,476. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,019 to $72,741 with the average total cash compensation of $63,881.

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About Bennington, Vermont    Bennington is located in southwestern Bennington County at 42°53′28″N 73°12′29″W / 42.89111°N 73.20806°W / 42.89111; -73.20806. To the west is New ....More

Bennington, Vermont  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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