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Legal Secretary Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$31.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,496/year ($4,375/month) for a single filer
Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Legal Secretarys (3rd of 51), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 1,090 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $66,220 a year — though pay ranges from $51,670 for newcomers to $93,930 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,670 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,090 Legal Secretary jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Legal Secretary salary of $66,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,496 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $66,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,766 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,066 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,892 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,496 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Connecticut?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Connecticut is $66,220 per year ($31.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,150 and $81,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $66,220, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $52,496 per year ($4,375 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,090 Legal Secretary jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.