Legislative Director Salary Report 2026

Q: What skills are required to be a Legislative Director?

Common skills for Legislative Director positions include: Written communication, Written and verbal communication, Stakeholder engagement, Legislative process knowledge, Strategic planning.

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Salary data based on 93 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Director is $99,375 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,669 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 44 job postings. Key skills required for this role include written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, legislative process knowledge, and strategic planning."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$99,375

10th Percentile

$62,669

90th Percentile

$120,000

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Legislative Director Salary Distribution

Percentile	Annual Salary	Description
10th Percentile	$62,669	Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)	$99,375	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$120,000	Senior / top earners

Based on 44 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Director

Written communicationWritten and verbal communicationStakeholder engagementLegislative process knowledgeStrategic planningProject managementStakeholder relationship managementLegislative draftingLegislative strategy developmentOral communication

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Director

Critical Response Group3 positions
State of Missouri2 positions
Assembly Majority, NYS2 positions
State of Indiana2 positions
California State Assembly2 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Director

Washington, DC, USABoston, MAWashington, DCManhattan, NY 10038Sacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 93 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated June 2026