Legislative Auditor Salary in the United States

How much does a Legislative Auditor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legislative Auditor in the United States is $72,440 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, a Legislative Auditor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,934
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,585 to $80,550
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,343
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Legislative Auditor Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $80,550 $6,713 $1,549 $39
Average $72,440 $6,037 $1,393 $35
25th Percentile $65,585 $5,465 $1,261 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Legislative Auditor Salaries

A Legislative Auditor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legislative Auditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legislative Auditor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,331
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $72,082
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,871
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,229
  • Expert (over 8 years): $74,468
Levels Salary
Entry Level Legislative Auditor$71,331
Intermediate Level Legislative Auditor$72,082
Senior Level Legislative Auditor$73,871
Specialist Level Legislative Auditor$74,229
Expert Level Legislative Auditor$74,468
$71,331 0 yr
$72,082 < 2 yrs
$73,871 2-4 yrs
$74,229 5-8 yrs
$74,468 > 8 yrs
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How Do Legislative Auditor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Legislative Auditors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $80,206.
  • California: $79,901.
  • Massachusetts: $78,837.

Top Paying Cities for Legislative Auditors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $91,369
  • San Francisco: $90,470
  • Oakland: $88,464

What Skills Can Increase a Legislative Auditor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.63% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 3.74% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • COBIT (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies is a framework that aims to help organizations that are looking to develop, implement, monitor, and improve IT governance and information management.
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Planning 3.63%
Internal Control 3.74%
COBIT 1.85%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Legislative Auditor's salary.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Data Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Communicates Effectively: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Commitment
 $83,306
15%
Data Analytics
 $81,133
12%
Communicates Effectively
 $80,409
11%
Risk Assessment
 $80,409
11%
Planning
 $80,409
11%
Written Communication
 $79,684
10%
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How Education impacts a Legislative Auditor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Legislative Auditors enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Legislative Auditor with a Associate's Degree is between $66,178 and $70,454).

Legislative Auditor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Legislative Auditor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 3.0%
Associates 4.0%
Bachelors 50.7%
Masters 42.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Legislative Auditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legislative Auditor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$65,585
Average $72,440/year
$80,550
$5,465
Average $6,037/month
$6,713
$1,261
Average $1,393/week
$1,549
$32
Average $35/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,550 $6,713 $1,549 $39
Average $72,440 $6,037 $1,393 $35
25th Percentile $65,585 $5,465 $1,261 $32

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Salary Trends for Legislative Auditor

Salaries for a Legislative Auditor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,786 in 2023 to around $70,827 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Legislative Auditor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Legislative Auditor Over Time

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$71,786
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$71,731
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2023 $71,786
2024 $71,731
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