As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Maine is $49,647, equivalent to $24 per hour, $955 weekly, or $4,137 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 Maine vary widely, spanning from $38,260 to $58,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,687) and 75th percentile ($54,516), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,950 per year. This $10,829 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, Maine Legislative Assistant often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Maine currently ranks 26 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 $38,260 ME September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,687 ME September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,647 ME September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,516 ME September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,950 ME September 01, 2026
25% $43,687 10% $38,260 90% $58,950 75% $54,516 $49,647 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 Saco, ME Avg. Salary $62,479 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Windham, ME Avg. Salary $62,451 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbot, ME Avg. Salary $59,859 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, ME Avg. Salary $61,632 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, ME Avg. Salary $59,733 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albion, ME Avg. Salary $60,132 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alfred, ME Avg. Salary $62,505 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alna, ME Avg. Salary $60,686 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andover, ME Avg. Salary $60,009 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anson, ME Avg. Salary $60,174 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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