Legislative Director Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Legislative Director Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Legislative Director make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legislative Director in Washington, DC is $225,485. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $203,260 to $258,000, with most professionals earning between $183,025 and $287,604.

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10th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $183,025 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $203,260 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $225,485 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $258,000 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legislative Director Salary $287,604 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $203,260 10% $183,025 90% $287,604 75% $258,000 $225,485 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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258000
225485

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258000
225485
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legislative Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Legislative Director ranges from $203,260 to $258,000 with the average base salary of $225,485. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $203,260 to $258,000 with the average total cash compensation of $225,485.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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