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Legal Secretary Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$23.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,722/year ($3,310/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 32nd of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 2,460 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $48,050 a year — though pay ranges from $33,360 for newcomers to $77,920 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,460 Legal Secretary jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Legal Secretary salary of $48,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,722 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,586 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,676 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,067 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,722 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,310 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Louisiana?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Louisiana is $48,050 per year ($23.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,730 and $61,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $48,050, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $39,722 per year ($3,310 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,460 Legal Secretary jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.