As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Peoria, IL is $48,435, equivalent to $23 per hour, $931 weekly, or $4,036 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 Peoria, IL vary widely, spanning from $37,326 to $57,511. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,620) and 75th percentile ($53,185), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,511 per year. This $10,565 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, Peoria Legislative Assistant often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Peoria currently ranks 547 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 $37,326 Peoria, IL September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,620 Peoria, IL September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,435 Peoria, IL September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,185 Peoria, IL September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,511 Peoria, IL September 01, 2026
25% $42,620 10% $37,326 90% $57,511 75% $53,185 $48,435 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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  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 Peoria, IL. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $42,620 to $53,185 with the average base salary of $48,435. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,244 to $69,137 with the average total cash compensation of $60,718.

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About Peoria, Illinois    Peoria (/piˈɔːriə/ pee-OR-ee-ə) is the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, and the largest city on the Illinois River. Established in 1691 by the ....More

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