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Legal Secretary Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$26.64 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,014/year ($3,751/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 18th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 1,210 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $55,410 a year — though pay ranges from $46,020 for newcomers to $75,860 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,020 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,210 Legal Secretary jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Legal Secretary salary of $55,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,014 — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
| Gross (median) | $55,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,469 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,239 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,688 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,014 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,751 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Wisconsin?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Wisconsin is $55,410 per year ($26.64 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,270 and $61,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $55,410, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $45,014 per year ($3,751 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.8%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 1,210 Legal Secretary jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.