Legislative Assistant Salary in San Diego, California

Legislative Assistant Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Legislative Assistant make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Assistant in San Diego, CA is $63,991. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,258 to $72,849, with most professionals earning between $49,219 and $80,914.

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10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,219 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,258 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $63,991 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $72,849 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $80,914 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $56,258 10% $49,219 90% $80,914 75% $72,849 $63,991 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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $56,258 to $72,849 with the average base salary of $63,991. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,198 to $74,395 with the average total cash compensation of $65,345.

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