Legal assistant salary in United States

The average salary for a Legal Assistant is $22.98 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 14.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

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Legal Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $15.45 and a high of $34.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Legal Assistant include Seattle, WA at $29.87 per hour, New York, NY at $29.60 per hour, and Los Angeles, CA at $28.25 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Legal Assistant include Analysis Group ($230,000 per year) and Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation ($170,610 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Legal Assistant salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Legal Assistant: Average $19.07 per hour
• Junior Legal Assistant: Average $21.98 per hour
• Senior Legal Assistant: Average $68,426 per year