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Legislative Assistant

Average Legislative Assistant with Media / Public Relations Skills Salary

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$42,539
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$30k
MEDIAN
$43k
90%
$54k

The average salary for a Legislative Assistant is $42,539 in 2025

Base Salary
$30k - $54k
Bonus
$0 - $4k
Total Pay
$30k - $60k
Based on 13 salary profiles (last updated Dec 09 2024)
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What Do Legislative Assistants Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Legislative Assistant

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
80%

Gender Breakdown for Legislative Assistants

Female
57.1%
Male
42.9%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Legislative Assistants

What is the highest pay for Legislative Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legislative Assistant is $54k / year

What is the lowest pay for Legislative Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legislative Assistant is $30k / year

How can Legislative Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Legislative Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Legislative Assistant that oversees more junior Legislative Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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