As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Idaho is $47,519, equivalent to $23 per hour, $914 weekly, or $3,960 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $36,610 to $56,422. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,809) and 75th percentile ($52,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,422 per year. This $10,370 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, Idaho Legislative Assistant often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $36,610 ID May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,809 ID May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,519 ID May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,179 ID May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,422 ID 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $54,500 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $56,111 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $56,032 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $56,050 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $55,437 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $54,502 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $55,970 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $54,373 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $56,169 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $59,000 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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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