Elected Official

Legislative Assistant

Salary data based on 210 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Assistant in the Elected Official field is $65,239 per year, with salaries ranging from $42,009 at the 10th percentile to $83,907 at the 90th percentile based on 109 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written communication, legislative drafting, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and verbal communication."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$65,239

10th Percentile

$42,009

90th Percentile

$83,907

Sample Size

109

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Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$42,009Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,239Typical salary
90th Percentile$83,907Senior / top earners

Based on 109 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationLegislative draftingPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAdministrative supportOral communicationAttention to detailLegislative research

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Minnesota Senate12 positions
  • State of Missouri7 positions
  • Holland & Knight LLP5 positions
  • Senior Republican U.S. Senator4 positions
  • State of Washington House of Representatives4 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Assistant

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCSaint Paul, MN 55155Jefferson City, MOWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 210 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026