Elected Official

Legislative Assistant

Salary data based on 137 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Assistant in the Elected Official field is $65,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $40,953 at the 10th percentile to $81,360 at the 90th percentile based on 71 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, organizational skills, administrative support, and legislative drafting."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$65,000

10th Percentile

$40,953

90th Percentile

$81,360

Sample Size

71

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Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$40,953Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$81,360Senior / top earners

Based on 71 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAdministrative supportLegislative draftingPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementAttention to detailOral communicationCustomer service

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Minnesota Senate10 positions
  • State of Missouri5 positions
  • Holland & Knight LLP5 positions
  • State of Washington House of Representatives4 positions
  • The Hawai'i State Senate 3 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Assistant

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCSaint Paul, MN 55155Jefferson City, MOOlympia, WA

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Data extracted from 137 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026