Legislative Assistant Salary in Lansing, Michigan

Legislative Assistant Salary in Lansing, MI

How much does a Legislative Assistant make in Lansing, MI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Assistant in Lansing, MI is $48,449. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,699 to $55,621, with most professionals earning between $39,374 and $62,151.

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10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $39,374 Lansing,MI May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,699 Lansing,MI May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,449 Lansing,MI May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,621 Lansing,MI May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,151 Lansing,MI May 01, 2025
25% $43,699 10% $39,374 90% $62,151 75% $55,621 $48,449 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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  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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Average Base Salary

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55621
48449

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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64821
56768
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Lansing, MI. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $43,699 to $55,621 with the average base salary of $48,449. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,316 to $64,821 with the average total cash compensation of $56,768.

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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

Lansing, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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