As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Madison, WI is $50,166, equivalent to $24 per hour, $965 weekly, or $4,181 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 Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $38,660 to $59,566. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,144) and 75th percentile ($55,087), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,566 per year. This $10,943 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, Madison Legislative Assistant often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 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 $38,660 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,144 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,166 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,087 Madison, WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,566 Madison, WI 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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  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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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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