As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Columbus, MS is $43,407, equivalent to $21 per hour, $835 weekly, or $3,617 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 Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $33,454 to $51,548. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,197) and 75th percentile ($47,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,548 per year. This $9,471 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, Columbus Legislative Assistant often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 805 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 $33,454 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $38,197 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,407 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,668 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,548 Columbus, MS 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 Columbus, MS. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $38,197 to $47,668 with the average base salary of $43,407. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,357 to $61,495 with the average total cash compensation of $54,004.

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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

Columbus, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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