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Legal Secretary Salary in Missouri (2026)
$18.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,288/year ($2,691/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 49th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 30% below the national average. Of the 3,310 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $38,560 a year — though pay ranges from $31,090 for newcomers to $76,640 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $53,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Legal Secretary jobs in Missouri (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Legal Secretary salary of $38,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,288 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $38,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,447 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,950 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$875 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,288 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,691 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Missouri?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Missouri is $38,560 per year ($18.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,270 and $53,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $38,560, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $32,288 per year ($2,691 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 3,310 Legal Secretary jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.