As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in New York, NY is $58,610, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,127 weekly, or $4,884 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 New York, NY vary widely, spanning from $45,155 to $69,592. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,567) and 75th percentile ($64,359), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,592 per year. This $12,792 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, New York Legislative Assistant often earn 8.3% higher than national averages. However, New York currently ranks 10 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 $45,155 New York, NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,567 New York, NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,610 New York, NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,359 New York, NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $69,592 New York, NY May 01, 2026
25% $51,567 10% $45,155 90% $69,592 75% $64,359 $58,610 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

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    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 New York, NY. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $51,567 to $64,359 with the average base salary of $58,610. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,783 to $82,824 with the average total cash compensation of $72,735.

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