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Legal Secretary Salary in Indiana (2026)
$22.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,131/year ($3,261/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 35th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,670 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $47,740 a year — though pay ranges from $36,920 for newcomers to $77,450 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,670 Legal Secretary jobs in Indiana (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Legal Secretary salary of $47,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,131 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,549 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,652 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,408 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,131 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,261 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Indiana?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Indiana is $47,740 per year ($22.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,880 and $61,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $47,740, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,131 per year ($3,261 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,670 Legal Secretary jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.