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Legal Assistant salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 22 open job postings for Legal Assistant roles at 12 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Legal Assistant: postings by posted pay22 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 7 bands from $50K to $85K. Median $55K; middle half $50K–$69.7K.Median $55K$50K$85K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$55K: 10; $55K–$60K: 3; $60K–$65K: 2; $65K–$70K: 2; $70K–$75K: 2; $75K–$80K: 0; $80K–$85K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$55K median · $50K–$69.7K typical · 20 postingsMid level: middle half $50K–$69.7K, median $55K

Companies hiring

  1. Cgsfederal$50K median · $50K–$50K typical · 7 postingsCgsfederal: middle half $50K–$50K, median $50K
  2. USAA$71.7K median · $60.1K–$80.9K typical · 3 postingsUSAA: middle half $60.1K–$80.9K, median $71.7K
  3. Travelers Indemnity Co2 postings · too few to show pay
  4. City of Philadelphia2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. USAA · $71.7K median · 3 postings
  2. Cgsfederal · $50K median · 7 postings

By location

  1. United States$55K median · $50K–$69.7K typical · 21 postingsUnited States: middle half $50K–$69.7K, median $55K
  2. New York$55K median · $50K–$69.7K typical · 4 postingsNew York: middle half $50K–$69.7K, median $55K
  3. California$71.7K median · $50K–$85K typical · 3 postingsCalifornia: middle half $50K–$85K, median $71.7K
  4. Pennsylvania$52.4K median · $50K–$53.9K typical · 3 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $50K–$53.9K, median $52.4K
  5. Remote$50K median · $50K–$69.7K typical · 12 postingsRemote: middle half $50K–$69.7K, median $50K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $50K median, $50K–$69.7K typical, from 12 postings. On-site: $58.2K median, $55K–$71.7K typical, from 9 postings.

Newest Legal Assistant postings

  1. 3055 - Legal Assistant (On-Site)Kdvlaw · Westchester, FL · $25.00–$31.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANTJacksongov · Kansas City, MO · $24.06/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Legal Assistant (BI/UM)USAA · Remote · $43.7K–$76.6K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Legal Assistant - Child Welfare UnitCity of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA · $45.5K–$62.4K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Legal Assistant - Trial & DefenseClydeco · Remote · $80K–$90K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Legal Assistant make?

The median posted base pay for Legal Assistant jobs is $55K a year, from 22 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Legal Assistant pay range?

The middle half of postings list $50K–$69.7K. The top 10% list $80.9K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $50K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Legal Assistant jobs?

By median posted pay: USAA ($71.7K), Cgsfederal ($50K).

Do remote Legal Assistant jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $50K (12 postings) against $58.2K for on-site jobs (9 postings).

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