Legal Support Workers, All Other Salary
Legal Support Workers, All Other earn a median $72,110 a year nationally. Legal Occupations
U.S. median
$72,110
$34.67 per hour
Range
$43,800 – $179,960
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
46,760
across the U.S.
Legal Support Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$59,559
per year · effective tax rate 17.4%
$4,963Monthly
$2,482Twice a month
$2,291Every 2 weeks
$28.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,034
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,471
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,046
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$59,559
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,800 | $21.06 | $37,373 |
| 25th percentile | $54,940 | $26.41 | $46,324 |
| Median (50th) | $72,110 | $34.67 | $59,559 |
| 75th percentile | $109,360 | $52.58 | $85,765 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $179,960 | $86.52 | $134,269 |
Best cities for legal support workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $169,690 | $115,794 | $106,346 | 6,430 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $102,420 | $74,256 | $64,228 | 840 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $87,110 | $70,112 | $63,088 | 700 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 | $63,441 | $61,861 | 700 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $89,920 | $66,787 | $59,691 | 570 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $83,140 | $63,426 | $56,347 | 1,560 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | $72,250 | $57,187 | $54,061 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $80,330 | $61,057 | $53,763 | 2,020 |
| 9 | Detroit, MI | $67,120 | $53,447 | $53,288 | 600 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $63,360 | $53,090 | $51,498 | 820 |
| 11 | Las Vegas, NV | $60,820 | $51,049 | $50,939 | 900 |
| 12 | New Orleans, LA | $56,960 | $46,625 | $50,352 | 520 |
| 13 | Atlanta, GA | $62,740 | $49,958 | $49,929 | 1,060 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $63,240 | $50,008 | $48,272 | 2,120 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $54,660 | $44,516 | $46,518 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Washington, DC — $169,690
- San Francisco, CA — $102,420
- San Diego, CA — $89,920
- Seattle, WA — $87,110
- New York, NY — $83,140
- Philadelphia, PA — $81,170
- Los Angeles, CA — $80,330
- Denver, CO — $72,250
- Detroit, MI — $67,120
- Dallas, TX — $63,360
- Chicago, IL — $63,240
- Atlanta, GA — $62,740
- Las Vegas, NV — $60,820
- New Orleans, LA — $56,960
- Indianapolis, IN — $54,660
Legal Support Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $179,960 | $124,735 | $87,540 – $195,190 | — |
| District of Columbia | $88,480 | $66,523 | $63,290 – $173,920 | 1,770 |
| Kansas | $88,210 | $66,763 | $58,090 – $131,000 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $88,210 | $67,457 | $54,280 – $179,960 | 660 |
| Minnesota | $86,940 | $65,604 | $64,360 – $138,760 | 220 |
| California | $85,830 | $64,343 | $49,350 – $142,610 | — |
| Washington | $85,630 | $69,071 | $52,700 – $147,930 | 1,080 |
| Alaska | $85,000 | $68,628 | $50,760 – $129,410 | 110 |
| New Hampshire | $82,890 | $67,143 | $57,960 – $179,960 | 130 |
| Delaware | $81,170 | $61,917 | $51,920 – $133,340 | 290 |
| Rhode Island | $79,350 | $62,294 | $55,590 – $117,210 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $77,830 | $59,912 | $53,330 – $161,540 | — |
| New York | $76,520 | $59,127 | $49,940 – $154,290 | 1,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $75,190 | $59,418 | $38,420 – $185,100 | 970 |
| Maine | $72,110 | $55,874 | $52,580 – $113,960 | — |
| Missouri | $69,350 | $55,296 | $46,090 – $107,800 | 370 |
| Nebraska | $69,010 | $55,118 | $56,200 – $95,200 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $68,220 | $54,553 | $46,360 – $133,910 | 180 |
| Ohio | $67,230 | $55,060 | $39,940 – $169,690 | 690 |
| Colorado | $66,660 | $53,501 | $45,220 – $146,990 | 2,000 |
| Michigan | $66,280 | $52,870 | $38,920 – $174,800 | 1,020 |
| Vermont | $66,100 | $53,389 | $29,930 – $139,240 | 70 |
| Idaho | $64,480 | $51,681 | $48,410 – $169,670 | 60 |
| Utah | $64,380 | $51,978 | $44,950 – $174,800 | 280 |
| Illinois | $63,250 | $50,015 | $37,740 – $103,010 | 3,010 |
| North Carolina | $63,170 | $50,925 | $43,220 – $185,100 | 1,000 |
| Arizona | $63,160 | $51,559 | $49,040 – $105,370 | — |
| Texas | $63,140 | $52,913 | $40,650 – $143,580 | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $63,130 | $50,908 | $47,900 – $105,210 | 390 |
| Hawaii | $62,530 | $49,201 | $52,960 – $142,080 | 200 |
| Oregon | $60,860 | $46,585 | $37,220 – $127,590 | 520 |
| Nevada | $60,820 | $51,049 | $43,850 – $84,070 | 1,080 |
| Georgia | $60,620 | $48,365 | $41,710 – $120,680 | 1,370 |
| Tennessee | $58,610 | $49,273 | $37,440 – $100,030 | — |
| New Mexico | $57,780 | $47,056 | $40,770 – $169,670 | 120 |
| Indiana | $56,990 | $46,320 | $23,390 – $134,170 | 550 |
| Florida | $56,880 | $47,883 | $40,170 – $147,520 | — |
| Mississippi | $55,930 | $45,615 | $37,130 – $88,210 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $55,890 | $45,305 | $31,890 – $174,800 | 160 |
| Montana | $55,850 | $45,187 | $44,490 – $155,080 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $55,330 | $44,693 | $35,540 – $83,790 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $53,980 | $45,553 | $36,770 – $95,930 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $51,230 | $42,193 | $33,430 – $105,490 | 1,200 |
| Arkansas | $44,670 | $36,543 | $35,010 – $72,040 | 290 |
| Iowa | $44,470 | $36,874 | $38,670 – $69,530 | 760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support workers, all other make?
The national median salary for legal support workers, all other is $72,110 a year ($34.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,800 and the top 10% earn over $179,960. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays legal support workers, all other the most?
Virginia has the highest median pay at $179,960. After taxes and local prices, Washington, DC offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many legal support workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 46,760 people work as legal support workers, all other nationwide.