As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Maryland is $52,487, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,009 weekly, or $4,374 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 Maryland vary widely, spanning from $40,438 to $62,322. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,180) and 75th percentile ($57,635), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,322 per year. This $11,455 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, Maryland Legislative Assistant often earn 3.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Maryland currently ranks 11 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 $40,438 MD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,180 MD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,487 MD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,635 MD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $62,322 MD May 01, 2026
25% $46,180 10% $40,438 90% $62,322 75% $57,635 $52,487 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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $63,766 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $62,994 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $62,337 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $62,324 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $62,805 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $58,417 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $67,315 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $63,905 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $61,357 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $67,817 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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