As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Ohio is $49,580, equivalent to $24 per hour, $953 weekly, or $4,132 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $38,209 to $58,871. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,628) and 75th percentile ($54,444), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,871 per year. This $10,816 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, Ohio Legislative Assistant often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $38,209 OH September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,628 OH September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,580 OH September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,444 OH September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,871 OH September 01, 2026
25% $43,628 10% $38,209 90% $58,871 75% $54,444 $49,580 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $57,049 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $60,760 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $56,506 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $58,407 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $57,979 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $57,881 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $60,708 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $57,816 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $58,436 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $59,511 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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