Hill Staffer Profile: Chief of Staff

1. Hill Staffer Profile: Chief of Staff Position Summary • Earns an average of $136,588 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Legislative Director duties • Been in position for 6.7 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in the House, federal government, campaign, etc. Master’sDegree Basic Responsibilities • Acts as Member’s chief policy advisor • Develops and implements all policy objectives, strategies, and operating plans for the Member's office • Manages and directs all activities and staff of the Member's D.C. offices • Coordinates the Member’s activities with leadership and committee offices • Oversees office budget Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

2. Hill Staffer Profile: Legislative Director Position Summary Other (2%) • Earns an average of $89,674 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Senior Legislative Aide duties • In position for 4.5 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House, Federal government, campaign etc. Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Advises Member on all legislative areas • Assists in development of policy positions and legislative initiatives • Managers and supervises Member's legislative staff • Monitors and reports on floor action to Member and Chief of Staff Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

3. Hill Staffer Profile: Senior Legislative Aide Position Summary Other (2%) • Earns an average of $63,508 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Legislative Aide duties • Been in position for 3.8 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House and federal government Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Develops and plans legislative initiatives • Monitors legislative developments within committees and on the House floor • Writes floor speeches for the Member • Meets with constituents and special interest groups on behalf of the Member Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

4. Hill Staffer Profile: Legislative Aide Position Summary Other (2%) • Earns an average of $63,508 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Legislative Aide duties • Been in position for 3.8 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House and federal government Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Develops and plans legislative initiatives • Monitors legislative developments within committees and on the House floor • Writes floor speeches for the Member • Meets with constituents and special interest group on behalf of the Member Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

5. Average Age Highest Educational Attainment Hill Staffer Profile: Legislative Correspondent Position Summary J.D.(3%) • Earns an average of $36,171 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Legislative Aide and Staff Assistant (D.C.) duties • Has been in position for 2.5 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in the House Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Tracks legislative and other developments in assigned issue areas • Drafts constituents correspondence for Member • Prepares for committee meetings and hearings related to specific issues • Answers constituent letters and helps constituents with federal matters Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

6. Hill Staffer Profile: Office Manager/Executive Assistant Position Summary • Earns an average of $62,165 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Scheduler, Financial Administrator, and Systems Administrator duties • Been in position for 7.1 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House and state/local government Other Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Supervises D.C. office staff • Maintains office accounts and payroll accounts • Acts as liaison for Member with staff, public, committee staff, and other Members • Maintains Member's files • Procures and maintains equipment for D.C. office • Ensures that Member is provided with briefing materials for each event Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

7. Position Summary Hill Staffer Profile: Press Secretary/Communications Director • Earns an average of $64,003 annually • Works in D.C. office • Been in position for 3.7 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in the House, state/local government, or private organizations Master’sDegree Basic Responsibilities • Manages and coordinates all communication activities for the Member and office • Develops and implements Member’s media and communication strategy • Acts as Member’s formal spokesperson and media liaison • Writes speeches for Member Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

8. Hill Staffer Profile: Scheduler Position Summary • Earns an average of $51,869 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Office Manager/Executive Assistant and Financial Administrator duties • Been in position for 5.5 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House and private organizations Master’sDegree Basic Responsibilities • Maintains Member’s official schedule, travel plans, and related records • Briefs Member on all scheduling activities of D.C. office and makes recommendations on proposed future meetings • Schedules all staff meetings and briefings • Coordinates scheduling of press, interview, radio, and television time with the Press Secretary Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

9. Highest Educational Attainment Hill Staffer Profile: Staff Assistant (D.C.) Average Age Position Summary J.D.(1%) • Earns an average of $31,593 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Legislative Correspondent duties • Has been in position for 1.8 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have no previous experience Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Greets and screens visitors • Responds to constituent requests for information • Performs general administrative duties Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

10. Position Summary Average Age Highest Educational Attainment Hill Staffer Profile: Staff Assistant (District) • Earns an average of $31,013 annually • Works in district office • May also perform Constituent Services Representative or Caseworker duties • Has been in position for 4.1 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in private organizations Other J.D.(1%) Master’s Degree(2%) Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Responds to constituent requests for information • Maintains handout literature regarding district and House • Performs general administrative duties Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

11. Hill Staffer Profile: Constituent Services Representative/Caseworker Average Age Highest Educational Attainment Position Summary Other • Earns an average of $47,543 annually • Works in district office • May also perform Field Representative duties • Has been in position for 8.1 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in the House, state/local government, and private organizations J.D. Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Acts as Member’s community representative within his or her area of responsibility • Monitors and updates Member and District Director on district and local issues • Handles casework correspondence Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

12. Hill Staffer Profile: District Director Position Summary Other (8%) • Earns an average of $92,650 annually • Works in district office • May also perform Field Representative duties • Been in position for 8.1 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House, Federal, campaign, community organizations, and private organizations Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Oversees all district office operations • Represents Member, or assigns appropriate staff to represent Member, in district • Travels through district at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

13. Highest Educational Attainment Hill Staffer Profile: Field Representative Average Age Position Summary • Earns an average of $47,184 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Constituent Services duties • Has been in position for 6 years • Has a Bachelor’s degree • May have previous experience in the House, local government, military, and private organizations PhD(1%) J.D.(2%) Master’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Basic Responsibilities • Acts as liaison with federal, district, and local agencies for Member and constituents • Assesses casework for problems requiring legislative action and makes recommendations to the District Director and Chief of Staff Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

14. Hill Staffer Profile: Financial Administrator Position Summary • Earns an average of $29,375 annually • Works in D.C. office • May also perform Office Manager/Executive Assistant, Scheduler, and Systems Administrator duties • Been in position for 8.1 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House, and state/local government Basic Responsibilities Average Years in Current Position Percentage Commuting Between District and D.C. Office • Responsible for all office finances • May process vouchers for payment or reimbursement of official expenses and payroll processing In 2010, Financial Administrators spent, on average, 8.1 years in their current position In 2010, no Financial Administrators commuted between the district and the D.C. office Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.

15. Hill Staffer Profile: Systems Administrator Position Summary • Earns an average of $33,675 annually • Works in D.C. office • Been in position for 6.6 years • Has a Bachelor's degree • May have previous experience in the House, campaign, community organizations, and private organizations 15% Master’sDegree Average Years in Current Position Percentage Commuting Between District and D.C. Office Basic Responsibilities • Maintains network hardware and software • Monitors network • May perform maintenance • Implements network security measures In 2010, Systems Administrator spent, on average, 6.6 years in their current position In 2010, 7% of Systems Administrators commuted between the district and D.C. office Source: 2010 House Compensation Study: Guide for the 112th Congress.