As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Vermont is $49,962, equivalent to $24 per hour, $961 weekly, or $4,164 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 Vermont vary widely, spanning from $38,492 to $59,324. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,958) and 75th percentile ($54,862), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,324 per year. This $10,904 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, Vermont Legislative Assistant often earn 1.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Vermont currently ranks 24 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 $38,492 VT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $43,958 VT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $49,962 VT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $54,862 VT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,324 VT May 01, 2026
25% $43,958 10% $38,492 90% $59,324 75% $54,862 $49,962 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 Barre, VT Avg. Salary $62,214 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Bennington, VT Avg. Salary $62,527 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Essex, VT Avg. Salary $62,410 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Williston, VT Avg. Salary $62,421 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adamant, VT Avg. Salary $62,120 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, VT Avg. Salary $62,049 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alburgh, VT Avg. Salary $62,146 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Arlington, VT Avg. Salary $62,307 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ascutney, VT Avg. Salary $62,105 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Averill, VT Avg. Salary $61,668 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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