As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Silver Spring, MD is $55,970, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,076 weekly, or $4,664 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 Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $43,134 to $66,458. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,251) and 75th percentile ($61,460), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,458 per year. This $12,209 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, Silver Spring Legislative Assistant often earn 6.6% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 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 $43,134 Silver Spring, MD September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,251 Silver Spring, MD September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,970 Silver Spring, MD September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $61,460 Silver Spring, MD September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $66,458 Silver Spring, MD September 01, 2026
25% $49,251 10% $43,134 90% $66,458 75% $61,460 $55,970 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 Silver Spring, MD. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $49,251 to $61,460 with the average base salary of $55,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,527 to $79,893 with the average total cash compensation of $70,165.

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About Silver Spring, Maryland    Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltwa....More

Silver Spring, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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