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Legal Secretary Salary in Florida (2026)
$23.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,158/year ($3,430/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 30th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 10,920 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $48,510 a year — though pay ranges from $34,420 for newcomers to $81,340 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,420 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,510 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,800 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,920 Legal Secretary jobs in Florida (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Legal Secretary salary of $48,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $41,158 — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
| Gross (median) | $48,510 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,641 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,711 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,158 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,430 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Florida?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Florida is $48,510 per year ($23.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,960 and $64,800.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Florida?
- On the median salary of $48,510, a single filer in Florida takes home about $41,158 per year ($3,430 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.2%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 10,920 Legal Secretary jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.