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Legal Secretary Salary in Vermont (2026)
$23.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,236/year ($3,353/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 29th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 0 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $49,090 a year — though pay ranges from $46,580 for newcomers to $62,920 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $55,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 0 Legal Secretary jobs in Vermont (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Legal Secretary salary of $49,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,236 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $49,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,711 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,755 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,388 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,236 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,353 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Vermont?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Vermont is $49,090 per year ($23.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,580 and $55,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $49,090, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $40,236 per year ($3,353 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 0 Legal Secretary jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.