Government Salaries Explorer
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Updated: April 1, 2024 • Download all data
POSITION
Legislative Professional
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Employees
159
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Median salary
$65,016
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Average salary
$72,739
Employees by gender
Most employees who hold this position identify as female.
Gender | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Female | 82 | $61,981 | |
Male | 77 | $69,000 |
Employees by race
Most employees who hold this position identify as white.
Race | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Asian | 8 | $62,508 | |
Black | 10 | $64,945 | |
Hispanic | 39 | $52,500 | |
Other | 6 | $51,000 | |
White | 96 | $75,000 |
Length of employment
A majority of employees have worked at the Senate for one to 10 years.
Length of employment | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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1 year or less | 31 | $48,000 | |
1-10 years | 102 | $65,258 | |
10-20 years | 15 | $79,731 | |
20+ years | 11 | $84,420 |
Employment status
Most employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.
Status | Employees | Percent | Median salary |
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Full-Time | 138 | $72,000 | |
Part-Time | 21 | $24,000 |
Current employees
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