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Legal Secretary Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$30.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,873/year ($4,239/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 7th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 390 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $63,020 a year — though pay ranges from $42,580 for newcomers to $93,560 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 390 Legal Secretary jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Legal Secretary salary of $63,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,873 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $63,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,382 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,821 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$1,943 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,873 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,239 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Rhode Island?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Rhode Island is $63,020 per year ($30.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,680 and $80,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $63,020, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $50,873 per year ($4,239 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 390 Legal Secretary jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.