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Legal Support Worker salary

Updated Updated for 2026 tax law

A legal support worker earns a median of $72,110 a year ($34.67 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $89,660. About 46,760 people work in this job.

Bottom 10%$43,800
25th percentile$54,940
Median$72,110
75th percentile$109,360
Top 10%$179,960

Take-home pay on $72,110

Take-home pay (every 2 weeks)
$2,290.75
$59,559 per year · 17.4% total tax rate
Gross pay
$2,773.46
Federal income tax
−$270.55
Social Security (6.2%)
−$171.95
Medicare (1.45%)
−$40.22
Texas income tax
$0.00
No state income tax on wages
Take-home pay
$2,290.75
Annual breakdown
Gross
$72,110
Federal
$7,034
FICA
$5,516
State + local
$0
Net
$59,559
Marginal federal rate
22.0%
Marginal state rate
0.0%

2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.

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BLS occupation: Legal Support Workers, All Other. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 23-2099). Excludes the self-employed.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a legal support worker make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $34.67; the average is $43.10.

What is the salary range for a legal support worker?

The bottom 10% earn under $43,800 and the top 10% earn over $179,960 a year.

How much is $72,110 after taxes?

About $59,559 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $56,079 in California for a single filer in 2026.

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