Legal assistant salary in United States
How much does a Legal Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
$20.10
Average $20.10
Low $13.87
High $29.11
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a legal assistant is $20.10 per hour in the United States. 17.4k salaries reported, updated at September 29, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Legal Assistants in United States
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Highest paying cities for Legal Assistants near United States
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Where can a Legal Assistant earn more?
Compare salaries for Legal Assistants in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Legal Assistants
Top fields of study
Law DegreeTop skills
iManageTop certifications
Paralegal CertificateMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 jobs | 13 |
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Most common benefits for Legal Assistants
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 863 ratings46% of Legal Assistants in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Paralegal Assistant
Job openingsAverage $21.31 per hour
Legal Secretary
Job openingsAverage $20.31 per hour
Paralegal
Job openingsAverage $58,260 per year
Litigation Paralegal
Job openingsAverage $63,690 per year
Personal Injury Paralegal
Job openingsAverage $76,688 per year
Family Law Paralegal
Job openingsAverage $92,757 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Legal Assistant
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