The Average Salary of a Legal Secretary in California

A legal secretary prepares legal docoment and correspondence.

A legal secretary is an administrative professional who works for an attorney or law firm. These professionals prepare legal documents and correspondence, and may also assist with legal research.

State Average

In September 2010, PayScale reported a national average salary between $30,713 and $53,439 per year for legal secretaries, while the average salary for California was between $42,821 and $64,776 per year. California ranked among the states with the highest wages for this occupation.

Highest Paying Cities

Nine cities in California paid the highest wages in the United States for this occupation. Palo Alto paid the highest wages in the country, ranging between $66,113 and $79,980 per year.

Other Cities

Along with Palo Alto, PayScale reported wages in several other cities in California. Average salaries for San Fransisco, which is in northern California, were between $50,851 and $71,980 per year. Average salaries ranged between $42,644 and $61,843 per year in San Diego, which is in southern California.

References

• PayScale: Legal Secretary Salary by State
• PayScale: Legal Secretary Salary