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Legal Secretary Salary in Ohio (2026)
$24.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,534/year ($3,545/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 27th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 4,360 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $51,080 a year — though pay ranges from $34,270 for newcomers to $76,410 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,360 Legal Secretary jobs in Ohio (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Legal Secretary salary of $51,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,534 — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
| Gross (median) | $51,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,950 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,908 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$688 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,534 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,545 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Ohio?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Ohio is $51,080 per year ($24.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,230 and $62,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $51,080, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $42,534 per year ($3,545 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.7%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,360 Legal Secretary jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.