As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Mount Prospect, IL is $51,877, equivalent to $25 per hour, $998 weekly, or $4,323 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 Mount Prospect, IL vary widely, spanning from $39,979 to $61,599. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,650) and 75th percentile ($56,966), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,599 per year. This $11,316 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, Mount Prospect Legislative Assistant often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Mount Prospect currently ranks 280 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 $39,979 Mount Prospect, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,650 Mount Prospect, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,877 Mount Prospect, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,966 Mount Prospect, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,599 Mount Prospect, IL 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 Mount Prospect, Illinois    Mount Prospect is a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, and ap....More

Mount Prospect, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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