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Legal Secretary Salary in New York (2026)
$34.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,340/year ($4,695/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Legal Secretarys (2nd of 51), with a median about 31% above the national average. Of the 9,800 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $72,230 a year — though pay ranges from $42,340 for newcomers to $107,780 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $72,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,780 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,800 Legal Secretary jobs in New York (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Legal Secretary salary of $72,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,340 — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
| Gross (median) | $72,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,061 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,526 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,303 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,340 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,695 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in New York?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in New York is $72,230 per year ($34.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,780 and $97,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in New York?
- On the median salary of $72,230, a single filer in New York takes home about $56,340 per year ($4,695 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.0%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 9,800 Legal Secretary jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.