The average salary for a legislator in Ohio is around $19,350 per year.
Avg Salary
Legislators earn an average yearly salary of $19,350.
Wages typically start from $17,870 and go up to $96,750.
33% below national average Updated in 2018
Legislator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level legislator earnings begin at:
$46.51 per hour
$96,750 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level legislator earnings begin at:
$22.47 per hour
$46,740 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level legislator earnings begin at:
$9.30 per hour
$19,350 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level legislator earnings begin at:
$8.86 per hour
$18,420 per year
10th percentile
Starting level legislator earnings begin at:
$8.59 per hour
$17,870 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Legislator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $92,140 |
| Hawaii | $58,920 |
| California | $53,930 |
| Alaska | $51,130 |
| Washington | $48,460 |
| Colorado | $48,260 |
| Florida | $41,070 |
| Arizona | $40,140 |
| Connecticut | $38,280 |
| Maryland | $37,080 |
| Indiana | $36,910 |
| Nevada | $36,340 |
| Oklahoma | $36,140 |
| Montana | $30,420 |
| Wyoming | $30,360 |
| Iowa | $25,350 |
| Oregon | $24,580 |
| Louisiana | $21,900 |
| Minnesota | $20,550 |
| Tennessee | $20,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,160 |
| Nebraska | $20,120 |
| Texas | $20,120 |
| Rhode Island | $20,100 |
| West Virginia | $19,860 |
| Michigan | $19,610 |
| Illinois | $19,600 |
| Ohio | $19,350 |
| Alabama | $19,210 |
| New Mexico | $19,200 |
| Virginia | $18,950 |
| Missouri | $18,930 |
| Arkansas | $18,920 |
| Mississippi | $18,880 |
| Wisconsin | $18,830 |
| North Dakota | $18,700 |
| Utah | $18,530 |
| Georgia | $18,220 |
| Kansas | $18,120 |
| South Carolina | $18,070 |
| New Hampshire | $17,980 |
| Idaho | $17,690 |
How do legislator salaries compare to similar careers?
Legislators earn about the same as related careers in Ohio. On average, they make less than court reporters but more than security guards.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Court reporter salary | $50K |
| Paralegal salary | $45K |
| Bailiff salary | $46K |
| Legal secretary salary | $45K |
| Correctional officer salary | $47K |
| Legislator salary | $19K |
| Security guard salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)