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Legal secretary salary in Australia

How much does a Legal Secretary make in Australia?

Average base salary

$80,729

The average salary for a legal secretary is $80,729 per year in Australia. 161 salaries reported, updated at 27 October 2026

Legal Secretary job openings in Australia

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Legal and Company Secretary Wo...
Bank Australia3.6out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
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Highest paying companies for Legal Secretary in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ausgrid
 
$140,820per year
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NCS
 
$85,000per year
Collar Group
 
$81,250per year
Programmed
 
$80,833per year
Victorian Government
 
$80,544per year
Randstad
 
$78,750per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Legal Secretaries

  1. Canberra ACT
    $94,895 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $93,478 per year
  3. Newcastle NSW
    $84,665 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $82,545 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $81,959 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Legal Secretary

The average salary for a Legal Secretary is $80,729 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 161 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 27 October 2026.

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Legal Secretary salaries typically range between a low of $57,017 and a high of $114,302 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Legal Secretary include Canberra ACT at $94,895 per year, Perth WA at $93,478 per year and Newcastle NSW at $84,665 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Legal Secretary include Ausgrid ($140,820 per year) and NCS ($85,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Legal Secretary salary compares to related positions:

  • Entry Level Legal Secretary: Average $84,729 per year
  • Junior Legal Secretary: Average $69,138 per year
  • Senior Legal Secretary: Average $138,187 per year

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Entry Level Legal Secretary

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