As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in San Jose, CA is $64,205, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,235 weekly, or $5,350 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 San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $49,466 to $76,235. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,490) and 75th percentile ($70,502), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,235 per year. This $14,012 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, San Jose Legislative Assistant often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 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 $49,466 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,490 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,205 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $70,502 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $76,235 San Jose, CA May 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $56,490 to $70,502 with the average base salary of $64,205. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,872 to $90,730 with the average total cash compensation of $79,679.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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