Legislative Careers

Salary data and insights based on 1,184 job postings

Legislative professionals earn a median salary of $60,500 at entry-level, rising to $91,500 at mid-level and $127,050 for senior roles across 1,184 analyzed positions. The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, reflecting the centralized nature of federal policymaking. Top in-demand skills include written communication, government relations, policy analysis, and project management, highlighting the blend of analytical and interpersonal expertise required in this sector.

Last updated: June 2026

Entry Level

$60,500

188 jobs

Mid Level

$91,500

271 jobs

Senior Level

$127,050

136 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

1,184

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Written communicationGovernment relationsPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationProject managementStakeholder engagementLegislative process knowledgeLegislative analysisStakeholder relationship managementOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten and oral communicationAdministrative supportStrategic planningMicrosoft Office Suite

Top Employers

The State of Florida

24 jobs

State of Utah

17 jobs

State of Michigan

14 jobs

North Carolina General Assembly

12 jobs

State of Missouri

12 jobs

Commonwealth of Kentucky

12 jobs

State of Florida

10 jobs

Montgomery County Government

8 jobs

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Caucus

8 jobs

State of New York

8 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

102 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

35 jobs

United States

27 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

23 jobs

Austin, TX

16 jobs

Sacramento, CA

16 jobs

Salt Lake County, UT

14 jobs

Boston, MA

14 jobs

Arlington, VA

14 jobs

Denver, CO

12 jobs

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