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Legal Secretary Salary in Arizona (2026)
$26.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,493/year ($3,791/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 20th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 2,600 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $55,120 a year — though pay ranges from $41,410 for newcomers to $78,470 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,870 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,600 Legal Secretary jobs in Arizona (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Legal Secretary salary of $55,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,493 — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
| Gross (median) | $55,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,434 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,217 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$976 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,493 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,791 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Arizona?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Arizona is $55,120 per year ($26.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,870 and $74,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $55,120, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $45,493 per year ($3,791 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.5%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 2,600 Legal Secretary jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.