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Legal secretary salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Legal Secretary make in the United States?

Average base salary

$23.39
Average $23.39
Low $14.40
High $37.99

The average salary for a legal secretary is $23.39 per hour in the United States. 4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Legal Secretary job openings in United States

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Legal Secretary/Floater
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP3.4out of 5 stars.
San Diego, CA
$48,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Legal Secretary in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GHD
 
$287,000per year
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HARVEY
 
$269,444per year
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Resource Logistics, Inc.
 
$239,200per year
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APN Staffing & Employment Solu...
 
$212,160per year
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Anglo American
 
$207,000per year
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BHP
 
$191,718per year
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Highest paying cities for Legal Secretaries near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $26.94 per hour
  2. Costa Mesa, CA
    $24.97 per hour
  3. Houston, TX
    $23.81 per hour
  4. Boston, MA
    $23.25 per hour
  5. Kansas City, MO
    $21.85 per hour

Where can a Legal Secretary earn more?

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

Entry Level Legal Secretary

Job openings
Average $16.05 per hour

Junior Legal Secretary

Job openings
Average $59,759 per year

Senior Legal Secretary

Job openings
Average $59,995 per year