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Legal Secretary Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$47.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,203/year ($6,100/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state in the country for Legal Secretarys, with a median about 80% above the national average. Of the 1,940 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $99,280 a year — though pay ranges from $60,680 for newcomers to $123,060 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,940 Legal Secretary jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Legal Secretary salary of $99,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,203 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $99,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,012 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,595 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$5,470 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,100 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free District of Columbia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in District of Columbia?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in District of Columbia is $99,280 per year ($47.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,670 and $107,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $99,280, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $73,203 per year ($6,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 1,940 Legal Secretary jobs in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia.