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Legal Secretary Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,072/year ($4,089/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 14th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 3,950 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $58,360 a year — though pay ranges from $45,140 for newcomers to $93,600 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,950 Legal Secretary jobs in Washington (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Legal Secretary salary of $58,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $49,072 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,823 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,465 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,072 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,089 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Washington?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Washington is $58,360 per year ($28.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,400 and $77,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Washington?
- On the median salary of $58,360, a single filer in Washington takes home about $49,072 per year ($4,089 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,950 Legal Secretary jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.