Legislative

Legislative Assistant

Salary data based on 241 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Assistant is $65,924 per year, with salaries ranging from $43,680 at the 10th percentile to $87,500 at the 90th percentile based on 128 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written communication, legislative drafting, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$65,924

10th Percentile

$43,680

90th Percentile

$87,500

Sample Size

128

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Legislative Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$43,680Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$65,924Typical salary
90th Percentile$87,500Senior / top earners

Based on 128 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Assistant

Written communicationLegislative draftingPolicy analysisStakeholder engagementOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationAdministrative supportOral communicationAttention to detailLegislative research

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Assistant

  • Minnesota Senate12 positions
  • State of Missouri7 positions
  • Holland & Knight LLP7 positions
  • Senior Republican U.S. Senator5 positions
  • Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Assistant

Washington, DC, USAWashington, DCSaint Paul, MN 55155Jefferson City, MOWashington, District of Columbia, United States

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Data extracted from 241 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026