As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in North Carolina is $48,374, equivalent to $23 per hour, $930 weekly, or $4,031 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $37,269 to $57,438. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,561) and 75th percentile ($53,118), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,438 per year. This $10,557 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, North Carolina Legislative Assistant often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $37,269 NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,561 NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,374 NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,118 NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,438 NC May 01, 2026
25% $42,561 10% $37,269 90% $57,438 75% $53,118 $48,374 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $56,062 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $57,234 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $56,132 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $57,387 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $57,281 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $55,713 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $56,876 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $59,089 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $55,548 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $55,940 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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