As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in North Carolina is $48,389, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,032 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 $37,291 to $57,456. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,580) and 75th percentile ($53,135), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,456 per year. This $10,555 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 $37,291 NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,580 NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,389 NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,135 NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,456 NC September 01, 2026
25% $42,580 10% $37,291 90% $57,456 75% $53,135 $48,389 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 $56,647 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $57,831 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $56,718 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $57,986 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $57,879 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $56,295 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $57,470 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $59,706 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $56,128 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $56,524 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    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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