As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Connecticut is $54,401, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,046 weekly, or $4,533 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 Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $41,912 to $64,594. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,864) and 75th percentile ($59,737), while top earners (90th percentile) make $64,594 per year. This $11,873 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, Connecticut Legislative Assistant often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 nationwide 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 $41,912 CT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,864 CT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,401 CT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,737 CT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,594 CT 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $65,036 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $65,017 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $65,593 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $64,940 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $65,103 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $65,075 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $66,332 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $64,869 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $65,157 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $64,884 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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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