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Legal Secretary Salary in Colorado (2026)
$28.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,071/year ($4,006/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 13th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 2,030 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $59,490 a year — though pay ranges from $44,060 for newcomers to $103,200 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $103,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,030 Legal Secretary jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Legal Secretary salary of $59,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,071 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $59,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,959 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,551 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,909 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,071 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,006 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Colorado?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Colorado is $59,490 per year ($28.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,340 and $82,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $59,490, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $48,071 per year ($4,006 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,030 Legal Secretary jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.