Elected Official

Legislative Assistant

Salary data based on 179 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Assistant in the Elected Official field is $65,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $43,000 at the 10th percentile to $81,360 at the 90th percentile based on 91 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, policy analysis, legislative drafting, and organizational skills."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$65,000

10th Percentile

$43,000

90th Percentile

$81,360

Sample Size

91

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Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$43,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$81,360Senior / top earners

Based on 91 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationPolicy analysisLegislative draftingVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsAdministrative supportStakeholder engagementOral communicationAttention to detailLegislative research

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Minnesota Senate12 positions
  • State of Missouri7 positions
  • Holland & Knight LLP5 positions
  • State of Washington House of Representatives4 positions
  • Senior Republican U.S. Senator3 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Assistant

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

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Data extracted from 179 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026