Elected Official

Legislative Director

Salary figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 42 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Legislative Director in the Elected Official field is $100,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $86,772 at the 10th percentile to $115,000 at the 90th percentile, based on 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 42 analyzed). Key skills for this role include written and verbal communication, legislative process knowledge, oral communication, and strategic planning.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$100,000

10th Percentile

$86,772

90th Percentile

$115,000

Salary Disclosures

15

of 42 postings analyzed

Legislative Director Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$86,772Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$100,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$115,000Senior / top earners

Based on 15 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Director

Written and verbal communicationWritten communicationLegislative process knowledgeOral communicationStrategic planningStakeholder engagementStakeholder relationship managementLegislative draftingLegislative strategy developmentTeam management and leadership

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Director

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts2 positions
  • Congresswoman Lateefah Simon2 positions
  • Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pablo José Hernández2 positions
  • State of Massachusetts - Senate2 positions
  • Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06)1 positions

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Washington, DCBoston, MAAnnapolis, MD

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Figures from 15 postings that disclosed salary (of 42 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this