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Legal Secretary Salary in Idaho (2026)
$20.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,464/year ($2,872/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 46th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 420 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $41,880 a year — though pay ranges from $33,980 for newcomers to $60,400 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 420 Legal Secretary jobs in Idaho (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Legal Secretary salary of $41,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,464 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $41,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,846 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,204 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,464 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,872 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Idaho?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Idaho is $41,880 per year ($20.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,990 and $46,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $41,880, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $34,464 per year ($2,872 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 420 Legal Secretary jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.