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$45,312
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Legal Assistant is $45,312 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $42,666 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,646 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | $45,312 /yr |
| Senior Legal Assistant | $59,070 /yr |
| Legal Assistant IV | $68,335 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Legal Assistant in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Legal Assistant in United States. Employers include Google, Chevron and US Department of Justice.
Top Paying Companies
For Legal Assistant in United States
| 1 | $90,348 | ||
| 2 | Chevron | $75,924 | |
| 3 | US Department of Justice | $71,149 | |
| 4 | US Department of Treasury | $69,341 | |
| 5 | Suttell & Hammer | $68,781 | |
| 6 | Quinn Emanuel | $68,375 | |
| 7 | Gilead Sciences | $68,278 | |
| 8 | Morrison Foerster | $67,515 | |
| 9 | Akin Gump | $66,379 | |
| 10 | State of New Mexico | $64,814 |
For Legal Assistant
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What is the total pay trajectory for Legal Assistant?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | $45,312 /yr |
| Senior Legal Assistant | $59,070 /yr |
| Legal Assistant IV | $68,335 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Legal Assistant in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Legal Assistant in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $68,278, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $64,536, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $63,211, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $59,696, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $59,000.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$59,000
12% Higher than other industries
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
The top paying company in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology for Legal Assistant is Gilead Sciences.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Legal?
The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.
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Legal Assistant pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Legal Assistant is $42,666 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Legal Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 18431 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Legal Assistant employees.
The highest salary for a Legal Assistant in United States is $60,085 per year.
The lowest salary for a Legal Assistant in United States is $30,297 per year.
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