Legal Assistant salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Legal Assistant make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$81,385

Median $81,385
Low $49,225High $129,109

Based on 2,030 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$49,225
25th percentile
$63,640
75th percentile
$97,678
90th percentile
$129,109

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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.

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