As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Charlotte, NC is $49,214, equivalent to $24 per hour, $946 weekly, or $4,101 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 Charlotte, NC vary widely, spanning from $37,927 to $58,436. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,306) and 75th percentile ($54,041), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,436 per year. This $10,735 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, Charlotte Legislative Assistant often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Charlotte currently ranks 482 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 $37,927 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,306 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,214 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,041 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,436 Charlotte, NC September 01, 2026
25% $43,306 10% $37,927 90% $58,436 75% $54,041 $49,214 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $43,306 to $54,041 with the average base salary of $49,214. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,100 to $70,249 with the average total cash compensation of $61,695.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina    Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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