Legislative Assistant Salary in the United States

Legislative Assistant Salary

How much does a Legislative Assistant make?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Assistant in the United States is $50,051. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,144 to $57,460, with most professionals earning between $40,676 and $64,205.

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10th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $40,676 US May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $45,144 US May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $50,051 US May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $57,460 US May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Assistant Salary $64,205 US May 01, 2025
25% $45,144 10% $40,676 90% $64,205 75% $57,460 $50,051 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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  1. This Job:

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Legislative Assistant ranges from $45,144 to $57,460 with the average base salary of $50,051. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,946 to $66,964 with the average total cash compensation of $58,644.

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