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Junior legal assistant salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$21.99
Average $21.99
Low $15.59
High $31.02

The average salary for a junior legal assistant is $21.99 per hour in the United States. 58 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 24, 2026).

Junior Legal Assistant job openings in United States

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Junior Legal Assistant - Litig...
Udall Shumway PLC
Mesa, AZ
$45,000 - $55,000 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
JOHNLEONARD
 
$77,500per year
Vertex Hospitality Group
 
$75,000per year
Megeredchian Law
 
$65,520per year
Mindlance
 
$64,480per 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
    $26.06 per hour
  3. Miami, FL
    $22.00 per hour
  4. Troy, MI
    $20.84 per hour
  5. Independence, OH
    $20.49 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Junior Legal Assistant

The average salary for a Junior Legal Assistant is $21.99 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 58 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 24, 2026.

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Junior Legal Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $15.59 and a high of $31.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Junior Legal Assistant include San Francisco, CA at $30.82 per hour, Los Angeles, CA at $26.06 per hour, and Miami, FL at $22.00 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Junior Legal Assistant include DataAnnotation ($114,400 per year) and Matura Farrington ($80,000 per year).

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

  • Entry Level Legal Assistant: Average $19.10 per hour
  • Legal Assistant: Average $23.09 per hour
  • Senior Legal Assistant: Average $69,128 per year

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

Entry Level Legal Assistant

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