Hourly Legal Assistant information
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$31.3K - $35.5K
10% of jobs
$37.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$35.5K - $39.8K
18% of jobs
$39.8K - $44.1K
15% of jobs
The median wage is $44.3K / yr.
$44.1K - $48.4K
14% of jobs
$52.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$48.4K - $52.6K
12% of jobs
$52.6K - $56.9K
8% of jobs
$56.9K - $61.2K
8% of jobs
$61.2K - $65.5K
4% of jobs
$65.5K - $69.7K
3% of jobs
How much do hourly legal assistant jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for hourly legal assistant in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Hourly legal assistants typically work around 35 to 40 hours per week, often during standard business hours. Overtime may be required during busy periods or deadlines, and some positions may offer flexible schedules depending on the employer.
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