As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Texas is $49,652, equivalent to $24 per hour, $955 weekly, or $4,138 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $38,253 to $58,955. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,685) and 75th percentile ($54,521), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,955 per year. This $10,836 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, Texas Legislative Assistant often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $38,253 TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,685 TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,652 TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,521 TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,955 TX 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $55,795 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $55,169 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $54,549 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $56,294 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $55,014 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $60,991 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $57,598 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $55,109 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $54,964 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $56,874 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Legislative Assistant

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Legal Secretary II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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