As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Utah is $48,757, equivalent to $23 per hour, $938 weekly, or $4,063 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $37,577 to $57,898. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,905) and 75th percentile ($53,541), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,898 per year. This $10,636 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, Utah Legislative Assistant often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 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 $37,577 UT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $42,905 UT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $48,757 UT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $53,541 UT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,898 UT August 01, 2026
25% $42,905 10% $37,577 90% $57,898 75% $53,541 $48,757 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $59,205 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $59,883 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $59,174 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $58,859 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $59,112 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $59,711 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $59,071 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $58,997 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $58,756 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $58,950 Date Updated August 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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