How much does a Legal Assistant make?
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$68,479
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Legal Assistant is $68,479 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $38,855 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 $29,624 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. The typical Legal Assistant salary is $38,855. Salaries can range from $9,887 - $503,161. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Legal Assistant in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $68,479.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | $68,479 /yr |
| Senior Legal Assistant | $75,662 /yr |
| Legal Assistant IV | $75,738 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Legal Assistant?
Some related job titles are Law Clerk Salaries with median pay of $57,300, Legal Administrative Assistant Salaries with median pay of $75,293, Legal Assistant/Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $70,260, Legal Intern Salaries with median pay of $49,727.
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Legal Assistant Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Legal Assistant in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$30,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Assistant with 1 to 3 years of experience
$18
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 1 to 3 years of experience
$15
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Assistant with 1 to 3 years of experience
$55,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Practice Assistant with 1 to 3 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$50,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Assistant with 1 to 3 years of experience
$16
/hrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Legal Assistant with less than one year of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Legal Assistant
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $30K /yr | ||
| $18 /hr | ||
| $15 /hr | ||
| $55K /yr | ||
| $50K /yr | ||
| $16 /hr |
Frequently asked questions about a Legal Assistant salaries
The national average salary for a Legal Assistant is $44,552 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Legal Assistant salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 9173 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Legal Assistant employees.
The highest salary for a Legal Assistant in United States is $65,470 per year.
The lowest salary for a Legal Assistant in United States is $30,317 per year.
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