Elected Official

Legislative Assistant

Salary figures from 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 203 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Legislative Assistant in the Elected Official field is $65,924 per year, with salaries ranging from $44,720 at the 10th percentile to $110,664 at the 90th percentile, based on 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 203 analyzed). Key skills required for this role include written communication, legislative drafting, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$65,924

10th Percentile

$44,720

90th Percentile

$110,664

Salary Disclosures

110

of 203 postings analyzed

Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$44,720Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,924Typical salary
90th Percentile$110,664Senior / top earners

Based on 110 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationLegislative draftingPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementOrganizational skillsProject managementLegislative process knowledgeOral communicationAdministrative supportLegislative research

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Washington State Senate7 positions
  • Minnesota Senate5 positions
  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP5 positions
  • Senior Republican U.S. Senator5 positions
  • State of Missouri4 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Assistant

Washington, DCOlympia, WALos Angeles, CAJefferson City, MOSaint Paul, MN

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Figures from 110 postings that disclosed salary (of 203 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this