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
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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
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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