Salary figures from 828 postings that disclosed salary (of 1,571 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months
Legislative professionals earn a median salary of $58,500 at entry level, rising to $93,416 at mid-level and $127,500 at senior level, across 828 postings that disclosed salary (of 1,571 analyzed). The field is heavily concentrated in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, and Austin, TX, reflecting the geographic centers of legislative activity. Employers most frequently seek candidates with skills in written communication, government relations, policy analysis, and project management.
Figures last changed: October 2026
Entry Level
$58,500
218 with salary
Mid Level
$93,416
340 with salary
Senior Level
$127,500
200 with salary
Salary Disclosures
828
of 1,571 postings analyzed, last 12 months
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North Carolina General Assembly
24 jobs
State of Florida
22 jobs
City of New York
14 jobs
Commonwealth of Kentucky
14 jobs
State of Michigan
14 jobs
State of Colorado
12 jobs
State of Missouri
12 jobs
State of Utah
12 jobs
The State of Florida
12 jobs
Booz Allen Hamilton
10 jobs
Washington, DC
293 jobs
Arlington, VA
48 jobs
Austin, TX
48 jobs
United States
41 jobs
New York, NY
37 jobs
Albany, NY
35 jobs
Sacramento, CA
33 jobs
Frankfort, KY
31 jobs
Denver, CO
30 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
30 jobs
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View Legislative JobsFigures from 828 postings that disclosed salary (of 1,571 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this