Legislative Careers

Salary data and insights based on 1,119 job postings

Legislative professionals earn a median salary of $60,500 at entry-level, rising to $91,835 at mid-level and $126,078 for senior roles across 1,119 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 importance of both technical expertise and strong interpersonal capabilities in this sector.

Last updated: May 2026

Entry Level

$60,500

180 jobs

Mid Level

$91,835

256 jobs

Senior Level

$126,078

131 jobs

Jobs Analyzed

1,119

Last 6 months

Salary by Experience Level

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Most Common Job Titles

Required Skills

Written communicationGovernment relationsPolicy analysisWritten and verbal communicationProject managementLegislative process knowledgeStakeholder engagementLegislative analysisOrganizational skillsStakeholder relationship managementVerbal communicationAdministrative supportWritten and oral communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteOral communication

Explore Specific Job Titles

Legislative Assistant

$65,239210 jobs

Legislative Intern

$37,316105 jobs

Legislative Director

$100,00090 jobs

Legislative Aide

$51,00087 jobs

Legislative Analyst

$112,43176 jobs

Legislative Liaison

$95,00028 jobs

Legislative Coordinator

$57,77923 jobs

Legislative Affairs Specialist

$109,47719 jobs

District Legislative Aide

$35,00017 jobs

Director of Legislative Affairs

$142,50017 jobs

Legislative Policy Analyst

$105,03216 jobs

Legislative Affairs Intern

$42,64012 jobs

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

11 jobs

State of Florida

9 jobs

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Republican Caucus

8 jobs

State of New York

8 jobs

New York City Council

8 jobs

Top Locations

Washington, DC

98 jobs

Washington, DC, USA

34 jobs

United States

25 jobs

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

17 jobs

Austin, TX

15 jobs

Sacramento, CA

15 jobs

Salt Lake County, UT

14 jobs

Boston, MA

14 jobs

Arlington, VA

14 jobs

Denver, CO

12 jobs

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