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Legal Secretary Salary in Virginia (2026)
$26.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,209/year ($3,684/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 19th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 2,380 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $55,320 a year — though pay ranges from $33,750 for newcomers to $89,320 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $89,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,380 Legal Secretary jobs in Virginia (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Legal Secretary salary of $55,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,209 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $55,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,232 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,420 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,209 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,684 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Virginia?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Virginia is $55,320 per year ($26.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,060 and $69,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $55,320, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $44,209 per year ($3,684 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 2,380 Legal Secretary jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.