As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Meridian, ID is $47,598, equivalent to $23 per hour, $915 weekly, or $3,967 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 Meridian, ID vary widely, spanning from $36,684 to $56,525. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,886) and 75th percentile ($52,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,525 per year. This $10,385 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, Meridian Legislative Assistant often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Meridian currently ranks 623 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 $36,684 Meridian, ID June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,886 Meridian, ID June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $47,598 Meridian, ID June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $52,271 Meridian, ID June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,525 Meridian, ID June 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 Meridian, Idaho    Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third ....More

Meridian, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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