As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Roanoke, VA is $46,647, equivalent to $22 per hour, $897 weekly, or $3,887 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 Roanoke, VA vary widely, spanning from $35,949 to $55,389. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,047) and 75th percentile ($51,223), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,389 per year. This $10,176 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, Roanoke Legislative Assistant often earn 9.0% lower than national averages. However, Roanoke currently ranks 693 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 $35,949 Roanoke, VA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $41,047 Roanoke, VA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $46,647 Roanoke, VA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,223 Roanoke, VA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,389 Roanoke, VA September 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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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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