Elected Official

Legislative Director

Salary data based on 62 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Director in the Elected Official field is $95,638 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,669 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 30 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legislative process knowledge, stakeholder engagement, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$95,638

10th Percentile

$62,669

90th Percentile

$120,000

Sample Size

30

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Legislative Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$62,669Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$95,638Typical salary
90th Percentile$120,000Senior / top earners

Based on 30 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Director

Written communicationStakeholder engagementWritten and verbal communicationProject managementLegislative process knowledgeStrategic planningStakeholder relationship managementWritten and oral communicationPolicy research and analysisGovernment relations

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Director

  • State of Missouri2 positions
  • Critical Response Group2 positions
  • Assembly Majority, NYS2 positions
  • New York State Assembly2 positions
  • New York State Senate 2 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Director

Washington, DC, USABoston, MAManhattan, NY 10038Washington, DCSacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 62 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026