As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Delaware is $51,566, equivalent to $25 per hour, $992 weekly, or $4,297 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $39,740 to $61,229. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,376) and 75th percentile ($56,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,229 per year. This $11,248 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, Delaware Legislative Assistant often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 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 $39,740 DE September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,376 DE September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,566 DE September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,624 DE September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,229 DE September 01, 2026
25% $45,376 10% $39,740 90% $61,229 75% $56,624 $51,566 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $63,223 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $63,263 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $63,062 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $62,953 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $63,275 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $63,147 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $62,930 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $62,965 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $63,492 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $62,743 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    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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