As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Paramus, NJ is $57,902, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,114 weekly, or $4,825 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $44,626 to $68,761. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($50,953) and 75th percentile ($63,586), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,761 per year. This $12,633 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, Paramus Legislative Assistant often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $44,626 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,953 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,902 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $63,586 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $68,761 Paramus, NJ June 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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  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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $50,953 to $63,586 with the average base salary of $57,902. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,171 to $82,030 with the average total cash compensation of $72,038.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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