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Junior legal assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Legal Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.91
Average $21.91
Low $15.49
High $30.99

The average salary for a junior legal assistant is $21.91 per hour in the United States. 60 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 8, 2026).

Junior Legal Assistant job openings in United States

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Junior Legal Assistant (Worker...
Kelley Kronenberg3.9out of 5 stars.
West Palm Beach, FL
$45,000 - $50,000 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Legal Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
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Matura Farrington
 
$80,000per year
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JOHNLEONARD
 
$77,500per year
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Vertex Hospitality Group
 
$75,000per year
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Palmer Staffing Services
 
$71,600per year
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Megeredchian Law
 
$65,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Legal Assistants near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $30.82 per hour
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $26.10 per hour
  3. Independence, OH
    $20.49 per hour
  4. Troy, MI
    $20.08 per hour
  5. Dublin, OH
    $19.95 per hour

Where can a Junior Legal Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Junior Legal Assistant get paid in United States?

Entry Level Legal Assistant

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Senior Legal Assistant

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