Elected Official

Legislative Assistant

Salary data based on 265 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Assistant in the Elected Official field is $65,872 per year, with salaries ranging from $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $87,500 at the 90th percentile based on 143 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written communication, policy analysis, legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$65,872

10th Percentile

$43,680

90th Percentile

$87,500

Sample Size

143

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Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$43,680Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,872Typical salary
90th Percentile$87,500Senior / top earners

Based on 143 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationPolicy analysisLegislative draftingStakeholder engagementOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationAdministrative supportOral communicationAttention to detailLegislative research

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Minnesota Senate12 positions
  • Holland & Knight LLP8 positions
  • State of Missouri7 positions
  • Senior Republican U.S. Senator5 positions
  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP5 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 265 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026