As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Pennsylvania is $50,691, equivalent to $24 per hour, $975 weekly, or $4,224 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 Pennsylvania vary widely, spanning from $39,065 to $60,189. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,605) and 75th percentile ($55,662), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,189 per year. This $11,057 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, Pennsylvania Legislative Assistant often earn 0.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Pennsylvania currently ranks 19 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 $39,065 PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,605 PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,691 PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,662 PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $60,189 PA September 01, 2026
25% $44,605 10% $39,065 90% $60,189 75% $55,662 $50,691 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 Stroudsburg, PA Avg. Salary $63,091 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aaronsburg, PA Avg. Salary $58,755 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbottstown, PA Avg. Salary $60,525 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abington, PA Avg. Salary $65,336 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackermanville, PA Avg. Salary $64,134 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acme, PA Avg. Salary $58,222 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acosta, PA Avg. Salary $56,268 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adah, PA Avg. Salary $59,521 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamsburg, PA Avg. Salary $60,076 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adamstown, PA Avg. Salary $61,627 Date Updated September 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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