Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant salary
From 11 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 43-6012: Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 11 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 43-6012, Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants). The median base salary is $65,500, 47% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $54,527 and $70,000.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant does
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Typical tasks
- Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
- Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
- Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, or pretrial agreements.
- Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
- Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants), the median annual wage was $55,570 in May 2025, with 156,280 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $65,500, 18% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,000 | $36,500 |
| 25th percentile | $54,527 | $44,450 |
| Median | $65,500 | $55,570 |
| 75th percentile | $70,000 | $71,970 |
| 90th percentile | $72,000 | $91,730 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 |
| 25th | $54,527 |
| 50th (median) | $65,500 |
| 75th | $70,000 |
| 90th | $72,000 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant jobs is $65,500 (11 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $54,527 and $70,000.
Do H-1B Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($65,500) is 18% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($55,570, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.