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Legal assistant salary in Australia

How much does a Legal Assistant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$83,154

The average salary for a legal assistant is $83,154 per year in Australia. 359 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Legal Assistant job openings in Australia

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Legal PA, Sydney
Pinsent Masons3.8out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Legal Assistant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Western Australia Police Force
 
$149,970per year
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Department of Finance
 
$141,953per year
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Australian Government
 
$123,651per year
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National Disability Insurance ...
 
$120,045per year
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Department of Social Services
 
$115,509per year
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Australian Government Services...
 
$112,299per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Legal Assistants

  1. Canberra ACT
    $116,873 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $90,688 per year
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $85,191 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $80,005 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $79,514 per year

Where can a Legal Assistant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Legal Assistant get paid in Australia?

Junior Legal Assistant

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Average $72,754 per year

Senior Legal Assistant

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Average $97,724 per year