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Legal Secretary Salary in Maine (2026)
$23.10 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,361/year ($3,197/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 33rd of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 860 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $48,040 a year — though pay ranges from $35,070 for newcomers to $63,120 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 860 Legal Secretary jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Legal Secretary salary of $48,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,361 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,585 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,675 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,419 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,361 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,197 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Maine?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Maine is $48,040 per year ($23.10 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,240 and $58,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Maine?
- On the median salary of $48,040, a single filer in Maine takes home about $38,361 per year ($3,197 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 860 Legal Secretary jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.