Legal Assistant salary in the United States

Average salary

$41,500/yr

Based on 16,320 income tax records

$19,500

$80,000

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$32K

$39K

$44K

$48K

$50K

$19,500

$80,000

How much do Legal Assistants make?

The average total salary for a Legal Assistant is $41,500 per year. This is based on data from 16,320 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Legal Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Legal Assistant salary can vary between $19,500 to $80,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Legal Assistant salary by location

Legal Assistant salary by company

County Of Pierce, Pierce County, WA

22 income tax records

$55,500/yr

$42K – $69K

Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County, CA

14 income tax records

$50,000/yr

$42K – $69K

State Of Washington, Thurston County, WA

13 income tax records

$45,500/yr

$33K – $53K

Flatiron Services, Franklin County, OH

15 income tax records

$44,000/yr

$37K – $53K

Suttell Associates P S, King County, WA

10 income tax records

$43,000/yr

$22K – $71K

City Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

12 income tax records

$41,500/yr

$27K – $46K

Advanstaff HR, Clark County, NV

10 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$27K – $45K

Office Of The Attorney General, Travis County, TX

11 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$28K – $47K

ADP, Los Angeles County, CA

10 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$29K – $62K

Insperity, Harris County, TX

10 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$16K – $50K

Law Offices Kanner And Pintaluga, Palm Beach County, FL

13 income tax records

$36,500/yr

$26K – $44K

State Of Arizona, Maricopa County, AZ

13 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$28K – $39K

State Of Florida, Leon County, FL

10 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$25K – $41K

Legal Assistant demographics in United States

68% are single

32% are married

35% have kids

42% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Legal Assistants in United States

16,320 full-time salaries from 2019

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What is the average salary for a legal assistant in the United States?

The average salary for a legal assistant in the United States is $41,500 per year. Legal assistant salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $80,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 16,320 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as legal assistant.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in the United States: County of Pierce ($55,500 a year), Los Angeles County ($50,000 a year), and State of Washington ($45,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in the United States: San Jose Metro Area, CA ($58,000 a year), Boston Metro Area, MA ($52,500 a year), and San Francisco Metro Area, CA ($52,000 a year).

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