Legislative Director Salary Report 2026

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

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

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Legislative Director

Salary data based on 62 job postings

"The median salary for a Legislative Director is $95,638 per year, with salaries ranging from $62,669 at the 10th percentile to $120,000 at the 90th percentile based on 30 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legislative process knowledge, stakeholder engagement, project management, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$95,638

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)	$95,638	Typical salary
90th Percentile	$120,000	Senior / top earners

Based on 30 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legislative Director

Written communicationStakeholder engagementWritten and verbal communicationProject managementLegislative process knowledgeStrategic planningStakeholder relationship managementWritten and oral communicationPolicy research and analysisGovernment relations

Common Employers Hiring Legislative Director

State of Missouri2 positions
Critical Response Group2 positions
Assembly Majority, NYS2 positions
New York State Assembly2 positions
New York State Senate 2 positions

Top Locations for Legislative Director

Washington, DC, USABoston, MAManhattan, NY 10038Washington, DCSacramento, CA

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Data extracted from 62 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated February 2026