As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Scranton, PA is $48,547, equivalent to $23 per hour, $934 weekly, or $4,046 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $37,413 to $57,644. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,719) and 75th percentile ($53,309), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,644 per year. This $10,590 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, Scranton Legislative Assistant often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 533 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 $37,413 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,719 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,547 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,309 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,644 Scranton, PA September 01, 2026
25% $42,719 10% $37,413 90% $57,644 75% $53,309 $48,547 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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $42,719 to $53,309 with the average base salary of $48,547. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,367 to $69,297 with the average total cash compensation of $60,858.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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