As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Virginia is $51,260, equivalent to $25 per hour, $986 weekly, or $4,272 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $39,492 to $60,865. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,101) and 75th percentile ($56,288), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,865 per year. This $11,187 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, Virginia Legislative Assistant often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $39,492 VA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,101 VA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $51,260 VA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $56,288 VA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $60,865 VA 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $67,923 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $59,990 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $56,139 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $58,770 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $58,297 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $57,862 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $58,805 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $64,848 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $68,080 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $56,565 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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