As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Irvington, NJ is $57,367, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,103 weekly, or $4,781 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 Irvington, NJ vary widely, spanning from $44,213 to $68,125. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,481) and 75th percentile ($62,998), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,125 per year. This $12,517 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, Irvington Legislative Assistant often earn 4.0% higher than national averages. However, Irvington currently ranks 38 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 $44,213 Irvington, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,481 Irvington, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,367 Irvington, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,998 Irvington, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $68,125 Irvington, NJ June 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 Irvington, NJ. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $50,481 to $62,998 with the average base salary of $57,367. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,587 to $81,271 with the average total cash compensation of $71,372.

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About Irvington, New Jersey    Irvington is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 53,926....More

Irvington, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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