As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Louisiana is $48,399, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,033 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $37,288 to $57,468. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,584) and 75th percentile ($53,146), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,468 per year. This $10,562 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, Louisiana Legislative Assistant often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $37,288 LA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,584 LA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,399 LA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,146 LA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,468 LA May 01, 2026
25% $42,584 10% $37,288 90% $57,468 75% $53,146 $48,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $55,645 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $56,824 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $55,038 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $58,717 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $54,742 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $57,447 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $57,191 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $54,165 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $58,840 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $56,171 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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