As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Iowa is $48,730, equivalent to $23 per hour, $937 weekly, or $4,061 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $37,554 to $57,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,880) and 75th percentile ($53,510), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,861 per year. This $10,630 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, Iowa Legislative Assistant often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 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 $37,554 IA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,880 IA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,730 IA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,510 IA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,861 IA 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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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $58,354 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $60,627 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $58,644 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $60,455 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $58,961 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $58,414 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $58,560 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $57,263 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $58,268 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $58,819 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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