As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Texas is $49,667, equivalent to $24 per hour, $955 weekly, or $4,139 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 $38,276 to $58,974. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,704) and 75th percentile ($54,539), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,974 per year. This $10,835 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 $38,276 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,704 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,667 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,539 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $58,974 TX September 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 $56,378 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $55,745 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $55,119 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $56,882 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $55,589 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $61,628 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $58,199 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $55,685 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $55,538 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $57,468 Date Updated September 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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