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Legal Clerical Assistant

Average Legal Clerical Assistant Hourly Pay

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$17.48
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.71
MEDIAN
$17.48
90%
$25.86

The average hourly pay for a Legal Clerical Assistant is $17.48 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$13 - $26
Bonus
$301 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$527 - $6k
Commission
$53 - $9k
Total Pay
$28k - $63k
Based on 9,519 salary profiles (last updated Feb 08 2023)
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How do Legal Clerical Assistants Rate Their Jobs?

3.8 out of 5
(1,295)
Highly Satisfied
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Common Health Benefits for a Legal Clerical Assistant

Medical
58%
Dental
42%
Vision
35%
None
41%

Gender Breakdown for Legal Clerical Assistants

Female
89.9%
Male
9.0%
Prefer to self-define
1.1%
This data is based on 4,259 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Legal Clerical Assistants

What is the highest pay for Legal Clerical Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legal Clerical Assistant is $25.86 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Legal Clerical Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legal Clerical Assistant is $12.71 / hour

How can Legal Clerical Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Legal Clerical Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Legal Clerical Assistant that oversees more junior Legal Clerical Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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