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Legal Secretary Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$19.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,022/year ($2,835/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 610 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $41,410 a year — though pay ranges from $31,250 for newcomers to $58,060 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 610 Legal Secretary jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Legal Secretary salary of $41,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,022 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $41,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,789 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,168 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,431 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,022 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,835 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Arkansas?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Arkansas is $41,410 per year ($19.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,530 and $48,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $41,410, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $34,022 per year ($2,835 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 610 Legal Secretary jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.