The salary statistics and trend of legal secretaries in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare legal secretaries salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,510 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $37,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $62,170 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for legal secretaries in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) legal secretaries is $62,170. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent legal secretaries is $26,510.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of legal secretaries in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $37,480 | 6.64% | -9.47% |
| 2016 | $34,990 | 1.34% | - |
| 2015 | $34,520 | -7.62% | - |
| 2014 | $37,150 | 2.93% | - |
| 2013 | $36,060 | -13.78% | - |
| 2012 | $41,030 | - | - |
The average salaries of legal secretaries in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of legal secretaries in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |