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Legal Secretary Salary in Alabama (2026)
$22.09 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,993/year ($3,083/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 1,840 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $45,950 a year — though pay ranges from $29,290 for newcomers to $67,340 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $67,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,840 Legal Secretary jobs in Alabama (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Legal Secretary salary of $45,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,993 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $45,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,334 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,515 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$2,108 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,993 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,083 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Alabama?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Alabama is $45,950 per year ($22.09 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,660 and $57,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $45,950, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $36,993 per year ($3,083 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,840 Legal Secretary jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.