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Legal Secretary Salary in Kentucky (2026)
$18.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,382/year ($2,699/month) for a single filer
Kentucky ranks 48th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 2,810 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Kentucky, the typical worker earns $39,300 a year — though pay ranges from $29,580 for newcomers to $61,500 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,810 Legal Secretary jobs in Kentucky (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kentucky
A median Legal Secretary salary of $39,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kentucky state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,382 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $39,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,536 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,006 |
| Kentucky state income tax | −$1,376 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,382 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,699 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kentucky paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Kentucky?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Kentucky is $39,300 per year ($18.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,410 and $47,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Kentucky?
- On the median salary of $39,300, a single filer in Kentucky takes home about $32,382 per year ($2,699 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Kentucky?
- BLS counts 2,810 Legal Secretary jobs in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky.