Legal Administrative Assistant Salary in the United States

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How much does a Legal Administrative Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Administrative Assistant in the United States is $69,946. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,669 to a high of $86,140, with most professionals earning between $62,473 and $78,422.

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10th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $55,669 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $62,473 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $69,946 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $78,422 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $86,140 US April 01, 2025
25% $62,473 10% $55,669 90% $86,140 75% $78,422 $69,946 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Legal Secretary I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Legal Administrative Assistant

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Administrative Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Legal Administrative Assistant ranges from $62,473 to $78,422 with the average base salary of $69,946. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,473 to $78,422 with the average total cash compensation of $69,946.

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