Does California State Assembly pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, California State Assembly employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at California State Assembly. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at California State Assembly?

64% of California State Assembly employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated California State Assembly 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at California State Assembly?

Field Representative (22) , Intern (13) , Legislative Aide (13) , Chief of Staff (6) , District Director (6) , Legislative Assistant (6) , Communications Director (5) , Legislative Intern (5) , Scheduler (4) , Legislative Director (3) , Senior Field Representative (3) , Associate Consultant (2) , Principal Consultant (2)

What are the pros of working at California State Assembly according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and there are many perks such as receptions and the connections you make." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great people and fun work" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get involved and connected with the community to truly make an impact." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great opportunity to learn about policy and politics." ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly Staff, quickly incorporated into projects, and always busy" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at California State Assembly according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and determined by politics unlike the senate" ((in 18 reviews)); "long hours during busy legislative session" ((in 10 reviews)); "Pressure and salaries are low except for the top aides." ((in 6 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "No overtime pay and long hours." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed California State Assembly locations?

Sacramento , Los Angeles , San Diego , San Francisco , South Bend , Fresno , Burbank , Van Nuys , Modesto , Upland , Granite Bay , San Marcos , San Jose , Suisun City , Sacramento Valley

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Over-worked and under-paid - Legislative Aide California State Assembly Employee Review

2.0

May 29, 2024

Legislative aide

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Pros

Opportunity to work on public policy

Cons

Openly hostile environment, leads to excessive drinking and long-term mental and physical health issues, poor pay that the public thinks still costs too much

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5.0

May 17, 2026

Intern

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Pros

You will work under and shadow amazing staff that truly care for the constituents in the district.

Cons

No cons, if public service and front-facing roles is something you truly enjoy then this is the right place for you.

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Field representative

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Pros

Good health care and dental benefits. Great job security. Work culture is dependent on which office/ team you’re in.

Cons

Hard to obtain raises and title changes. Not great growth trajectory, at least in the short term. Lots of work after 5 pm and on the weekends.

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