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Legal Secretary Salary in Michigan (2026)
$27.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,458/year ($3,788/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 16th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 3,580 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $56,870 a year — though pay ranges from $36,860 for newcomers to $78,510 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,970 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,580 Legal Secretary jobs in Michigan (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Legal Secretary salary of $56,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,458 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $56,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,644 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,351 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,417 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,788 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Michigan?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Michigan is $56,870 per year ($27.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,030 and $71,970.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $56,870, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $45,458 per year ($3,788 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 Michigan?
- BLS counts 3,580 Legal Secretary jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.