As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Nevada is $50,380, equivalent to $24 per hour, $969 weekly, or $4,198 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 Nevada vary widely, spanning from $38,814 to $59,819. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,326) and 75th percentile ($55,321), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,819 per year. This $10,995 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, Nevada Legislative Assistant often earn 1.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Nevada currently ranks 20 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 $38,814 NV May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,326 NV May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,380 NV May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,321 NV May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,819 NV May 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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Location Sun Valley, NV Avg. Salary $61,959 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alamo, NV Avg. Salary $61,830 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amargosa Valley, NV Avg. Salary $61,887 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Austin, NV Avg. Salary $61,789 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Baker, NV Avg. Salary $61,562 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Battle Mountain, NV Avg. Salary $61,876 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Beatty, NV Avg. Salary $61,901 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Blue Diamond, NV Avg. Salary $60,165 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Boulder City, NV Avg. Salary $60,241 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bunkerville, NV Avg. Salary $61,504 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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