As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Iowa is $48,715, equivalent to $23 per hour, $937 weekly, or $4,060 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 $37,532 to $57,843. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,861) and 75th percentile ($53,493), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,843 per year. This $10,632 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 $37,532 IA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,861 IA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,715 IA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,493 IA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,843 IA May 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 $57,751 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $60,000 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $58,037 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $59,831 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $58,352 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $57,811 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $57,955 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $56,672 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $57,666 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $58,211 Date Updated May 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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