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Legal Secretary Salary in Alaska (2026)
$29.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,418/year ($4,285/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 11th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 660 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $61,280 a year — though pay ranges from $44,720 for newcomers to $83,210 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 660 Legal Secretary jobs in Alaska (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Legal Secretary salary of $61,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $51,418 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,688 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,418 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,285 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Alaska?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Alaska is $61,280 per year ($29.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,530 and $62,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $61,280, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $51,418 per year ($4,285 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 660 Legal Secretary jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.