As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Mesa, AZ is $50,309, equivalent to $24 per hour, $967 weekly, or $4,192 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 Mesa, AZ vary widely, spanning from $38,770 to $59,736. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,269) and 75th percentile ($55,243), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,736 per year. This $10,974 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, Mesa Legislative Assistant often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Mesa currently ranks 384 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 $38,770 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,269 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,309 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,243 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,736 Mesa, AZ September 01, 2026
25% $44,269 10% $38,770 90% $59,736 75% $55,243 $50,309 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $44,269 to $55,243 with the average base salary of $50,309. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,303 to $71,812 with the average total cash compensation of $63,067.

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

Mesa, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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