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Legal Secretary Salary in Utah (2026)
$25.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,274/year ($3,523/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 22nd of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 940 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $52,860 a year — though pay ranges from $36,090 for newcomers to $80,510 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,090 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 940 Legal Secretary jobs in Utah (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Legal Secretary salary of $52,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,274 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $52,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,163 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,044 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,379 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,274 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,523 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Utah?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Utah is $52,860 per year ($25.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,040 and $66,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Utah?
- On the median salary of $52,860, a single filer in Utah takes home about $42,274 per year ($3,523 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 940 Legal Secretary jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.