How much does a Legal Administrative Assistant make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Administrative Assistant in New York, NY is $81,060. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $64,515 to a high of $99,827, with most professionals earning between $72,400 and $90,884.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legal Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $64,515 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $72,400 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $81,060 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $90,884 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $99,827 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $72,400 10% $64,515 90% $99,827 75% $90,884 $81,060 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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