As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Buffalo, NY is $49,244, equivalent to $24 per hour, $947 weekly, or $4,104 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 Buffalo, NY vary widely, spanning from $37,950 to $58,472. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,333) and 75th percentile ($54,075), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,472 per year. This $10,742 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, Buffalo Legislative Assistant often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Buffalo currently ranks 478 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 $37,950 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,333 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,244 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,075 Buffalo, NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,472 Buffalo, NY 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

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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