As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Legislative Assistant in Wisconsin is $50,090, equivalent to $24 per hour, $963 weekly, or $4,174 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $38,602 to $59,476. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,076) and 75th percentile ($55,003), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,476 per year. This $10,927 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, Wisconsin Legislative Assistant often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $38,602 WI September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $44,076 WI September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,090 WI September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $55,003 WI September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $59,476 WI September 01, 2026
25% $44,076 10% $38,602 90% $59,476 75% $55,003 $50,090 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 Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $59,366 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $59,401 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $59,530 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $60,582 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $60,216 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $60,627 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $59,384 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $60,803 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $60,277 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $59,483 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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