As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Fort Collins, CO is $50,456, equivalent to $24 per hour, $970 weekly, or $4,205 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 Fort Collins, CO vary widely, spanning from $38,884 to $59,911. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,399) and 75th percentile ($55,405), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,911 per year. This $11,006 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, Fort Collins Legislative Assistant often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Fort Collins currently ranks 380 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 $38,884 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,399 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,456 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,405 Fort Collins, CO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,911 Fort Collins, CO 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 Fort Collins, CO. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $44,399 to $55,405 with the average base salary of $50,456. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,466 to $72,022 with the average total cash compensation of $63,252.

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About Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

Fort Collins, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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