As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in New Hampshire is $51,461, equivalent to $25 per hour, $990 weekly, or $4,288 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 Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $39,647 to $61,103. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,277) and 75th percentile ($56,508), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,103 per year. This $11,231 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 Hampshire Legislative Assistant often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 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 $39,647 NH May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,277 NH May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,461 NH May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,508 NH May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,103 NH May 01, 2026
25% $45,277 10% $39,647 90% $61,103 75% $56,508 $51,461 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 Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $63,515 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $64,508 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $65,366 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $65,373 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $61,841 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $61,917 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $62,632 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $62,376 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $64,574 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $62,151 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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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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