As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Fargo, ND is $49,020, equivalent to $24 per hour, $943 weekly, or $4,085 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $37,777 to $58,206. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,135) and 75th percentile ($53,829), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,206 per year. This $10,694 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, Fargo Legislative Assistant often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 503 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 $37,777 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,135 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,020 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,829 Fargo, ND September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,206 Fargo, ND September 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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $43,135 to $53,829 with the average base salary of $49,020. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,887 to $69,973 with the average total cash compensation of $61,452.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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