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Legal Assistant salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$40,500/yr
Based on 2,473 income tax records
$19,000
$74,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$32K
 
$38K
 
$43K
 
$47K
 
$48K
$19,000
$74,500
How much do Legal Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Legal Assistant is $40,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,473 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Legal Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Legal Assistant salary can vary between $19,000 to $74,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Legal Assistant salary by location

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Legal Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Taft Stettinius Hollis, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$62,500/yr
$50K – $81K
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Department Of The Interior, US Midwest Region
26 income tax records
$54,000/yr
$45K – $81K
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US Department Of Defense, US Midwest Region
20 income tax records
$48,500/yr
$38K – $59K
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National Finance Center, US Midwest Region
37 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$25K – $59K
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Flatiron Services, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$37K – $53K
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Weltman Weinberg Reis, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$38,500/yr
$30K – $44K
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Blitt And Gaines PC, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$32K – $43K
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State Of Kansas, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$33K – $43K
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Codilis Associates PC, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$20K – $36K
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State Of Missouri, US Midwest Region
13 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$25K – $32K
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State Of Indiana, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$26,000/yr
$22K – $37K

Legal Assistant demographics in US Midwest Region

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63% are single
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37% are married
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37% have kids
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48% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Legal Assistants in US Midwest Region

2,473 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a legal assistant in US Midwest Region is $40,500 per year. Legal assistant salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $19,000 to $74,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,473 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as legal assistant.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in US Midwest Region: Taft Stettinius Hollis ($62,500 a year), Department of The Interior ($54,000 a year), and US Department of Defense ($48,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for legal assistants in US Midwest Region: Des Moines Metro Area, IA ($47,000 a year), Chicago Metro Area, IL ($46,500 a year), and Detroit Metro Area, MI ($45,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.