Elected Official

Legislative Director

Salary data based on 80 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Director in the Elected Official field is $95,638 per year, with salaries ranging from $60,000 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 39 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legislative process knowledge, stakeholder engagement, written and verbal communication, and project management."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$95,638

10th Percentile

$60,000

90th Percentile

$120,000

Sample Size

39

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Legislative Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$60,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,638Typical salary
90th Percentile$120,000Senior / top earners

Based on 39 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Director

Written communicationStakeholder engagementLegislative process knowledgeWritten and verbal communicationProject managementStrategic planningStakeholder relationship managementOral communicationLegislative draftingCoalition building

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Director

  • Critical Response Group3 positions
  • State of Missouri2 positions
  • Assembly Majority, NYS2 positions
  • California State Assembly2 positions
  • Congresswoman Lateefah Simon2 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Director

Washington, DC, USABoston, MAWashington, DCManhattan, NY 10038Sacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 80 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026