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Senior Legal Assistant

Average Senior Legal Assistant with Filing Court Documents Skills Hourly Pay

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$25.17
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$20.02
MEDIAN
$25.17
90%
$46.13

The average hourly pay for a Senior Legal Assistant is $25.17 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$20 - $46
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$43k - $86k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Feb 01 2025)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Legal Assistant

Medical
82%
Dental
82%
Vision
82%
None
18%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Legal Assistants

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 9 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Legal Assistants

What is the highest pay for Senior Legal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Legal Assistant is $46.13 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Senior Legal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Legal Assistant is $20.02 / hour

How can Senior Legal Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Legal Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Legal Assistant that oversees more junior Senior Legal Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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