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Legal Secretary Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$21.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,644/year ($3,054/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 44th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 820 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $45,140 a year — though pay ranges from $24,410 for newcomers to $63,160 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 820 Legal Secretary jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Legal Secretary salary of $45,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,644 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,237 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,453 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,806 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,644 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Mississippi?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Mississippi is $45,140 per year ($21.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,750 and $54,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $45,140, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $36,644 per year ($3,054 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 Mississippi?
- BLS counts 820 Legal Secretary jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.