As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Louisiana is $48,414, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,035 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 $37,311 to $57,487. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,602) and 75th percentile ($53,163), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,487 per year. This $10,561 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 $37,311 LA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,602 LA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,414 LA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,163 LA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,487 LA September 01, 2026
25% $42,602 10% $37,311 90% $57,487 75% $53,163 $48,414 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 $56,226 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $57,417 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $55,613 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $59,330 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $55,314 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $58,047 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $57,788 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $54,731 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $59,455 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $56,757 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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