Salaries › Legal Secretary › Iowa
Legal Secretary Salary in Iowa (2026)
$22.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,845/year ($3,154/month) for a single filer
Iowa ranks 38th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 1,120 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Iowa, the typical worker earns $46,590 a year — though pay ranges from $35,730 for newcomers to $64,330 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 Legal Secretary jobs in Iowa (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Legal Secretary salary of $46,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,845 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $46,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,411 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,564 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,770 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,845 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,154 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Iowa paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Iowa?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Iowa is $46,590 per year ($22.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,560 and $56,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $46,590, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $37,845 per year ($3,154 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 1,120 Legal Secretary jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Legal Secretarys
Other salaries in Iowa
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 Iowa 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 Iowa.