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Legal Secretary Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$24.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,825/year ($3,652/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 25th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 300 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $51,830 a year — though pay ranges from $37,490 for newcomers to $81,060 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 300 Legal Secretary jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Legal Secretary salary of $51,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $43,825 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $51,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,965 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,652 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in New Hampshire?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in New Hampshire is $51,830 per year ($24.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,980 and $69,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $51,830, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $43,825 per year ($3,652 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 300 Legal Secretary jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.