As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Edison, NJ is $57,084, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,098 weekly, or $4,757 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 Edison, NJ vary widely, spanning from $43,995 to $67,790. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,233) and 75th percentile ($62,688), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,790 per year. This $12,455 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, Edison Legislative Assistant often earn 3.5% higher than national averages. However, Edison currently ranks 46 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 $43,995 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,233 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,084 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,688 Edison, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $67,790 Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $50,233 to $62,688 with the average base salary of $57,084. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,278 to $80,871 with the average total cash compensation of $71,020.

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About Edison, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.638 square miles (79.351 km2), including 29.940 square miles (77.543....More

Edison, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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