As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Kentucky is $47,915, equivalent to $23 per hour, $921 weekly, or $3,993 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 Kentucky vary widely, spanning from $36,926 to $56,894. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,163) and 75th percentile ($52,615), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,894 per year. This $10,452 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, Kentucky Legislative Assistant often earn 5.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Kentucky currently ranks 41 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 $36,926 KY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,163 KY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,915 KY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,615 KY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,894 KY 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $56,429 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $57,101 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $55,816 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $57,247 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $55,939 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $56,201 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $60,527 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $55,867 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $56,654 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $56,540 Date Updated September 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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