How much does a Legal Assistant make in the United States?
Median base salary
Government data$51,570
Based on 392,880 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).
Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.
