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Legal Assistant salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 971 open job postings for Legal Assistant roles at 557 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 67 more postings in CAD (median CA$62.4K), 57 more postings in AUD (median A$90K), 52 more postings in GBP (median £28K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Legal Assistant: postings by posted pay793 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $35K to $95K. Median $57.2K; middle half $48K–$70K.Median $57.2K$35K$95K

Postings per pay band: $35K–$40K: 47; $40K–$45K: 71; $45K–$50K: 124; $50K–$55K: 103; $55K–$60K: 67; $60K–$65K: 91; $65K–$70K: 86; $70K–$75K: 49; $75K–$80K: 39; $80K–$85K: 41; $85K–$90K: 26; $90K–$95K: 49.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$53.6K median, $43.7K–$64K typical, 41 postingsEntry level: middle half $43.7K–$64K, median $53.6K
  2. Mid level$57.2K median, $47.8K–$70K typical, 728 postingsMid level: middle half $47.8K–$70K, median $57.2K
  3. Senior$65.8K median, $52.5K–$80K typical, 24 postingsSenior: middle half $52.5K–$80K, median $65.8K

Companies hiring

  1. Sandhu Law Group$45K median, $45K–$45K typical, 34 postingsSandhu Law Group: middle half $45K–$45K, median $45K
  2. Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys$55.5K median, $53.2K–$60.8K typical, 18 postingsExecutive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys: middle half $53.2K–$60.8K, median $55.5K
  3. Contact Government Services$50K median, $50K–$50K typical, 17 postingsContact Government Services: middle half $50K–$50K, median $50K
  4. HarperLloyd RecruitmentA$86K median, A$85K–A$87.5K typical, 13 postings

Top-paying companies

  1. Matura Farrington · $97.5K median, 8 postings
  2. Foley · $93K median, 7 postings
  3. Clyde & Co · $91.4K median, 9 postings
  4. Kaplan Kirsch · $90K median, 5 postings

Who’s hiring Legal Assistant

  1. Legal Assistant jobs at USAA · 1 open role

By location

  1. United States$57.2K median, $47.8K–$70K typical, 740 postingsUnited States: middle half $47.8K–$70K, median $57.2K
  2. CanadaCA$62.4K median, CA$51.5K–CA$71.8K typical, 92 postings
  3. California$68.6K median, $54.3K–$83.5K typical, 89 postingsCalifornia: middle half $54.3K–$83.5K, median $68.6K
  4. New York$59.1K median, $49.9K–$70.7K typical, 82 postingsNew York: middle half $49.9K–$70.7K, median $59.1K
  5. Remote$30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr) median, $21.00–$37.02/hr typical, 73 postingsRemote: middle half $21.00–$37.02/hr, median $30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $30.50/hr ($63.4K/yr) median, $21.00–$37.02/hr typical, from 67 postings. On-site: $64K median, $50K–$75K typical, from 416 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 0–1 years$50K median, $48.7K–$50K typical, 7 postings0–1 years: middle half $48.7K–$50K, median $50K

Newest Legal Assistant postings

  1. Legal AssistantDale & Van Horn Law, PLLC · Helena, MT · $28.00–$31.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Legal Assistant - Employment LawAdams & Martin Group · San Diego, CA · $85K–$100K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Legal Assistant – Immigration - Ascend JusticeIllinois Legal Aid Online · Chicago, IL · $20.00–$28.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Senior Legal AssistantLHH · Dallas, TX · $25.00–$40.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Legal AssistantMatura Farrington · Seattle, WA · $90K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Legal Assistant make?

The median posted base pay for Legal Assistant jobs is $57.2K a year, from 971 job postings with pay at 557 companies.

What is the typical Legal Assistant pay range?

The middle half of postings list $48K–$70K. The top 10% list $84.6K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $42K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Legal Assistant jobs?

By median posted pay: Matura Farrington ($97.5K), Foley ($93K), Clyde & Co ($91.4K).

How does Legal Assistant pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $53.6K, Mid level $57.2K, Senior $65.8K.

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