Legal Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Legal Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $59,000 and $95,500. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 7th percentile in Brisbane ↓ -2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$59,000 – $95,500

Median: $85,000

Apr $81k

May $85k

↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level

$59,000 – $95,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $59,000 Median $85,000 $95,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Legal Assistants in Brisbane earned $85,000 at the median in May, up $3,750 from April, sitting 5.6% below the city's all-roles median. The sample is small at 20 listings (down 2 from April), so treat the exact figure as directional. The wide 43% spread (p10 of $59,000, p90 of $95,500) is notable for a support role: it reflects the gap between entry-level assistants at smaller suburban practices and experienced legal assistants at major commercial firms with substantive matter management responsibilities.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,254

Monthly (net)

~$5,434

Annual (net)

~$65,208

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Legal Assistant in Brisbane?

Legal Assistants in Brisbane start at around $59,000 at the p10. Most of these roles require no legal qualifications but do expect strong administrative skills, document management experience, and ideally prior exposure to legal practice systems. Reaching the $85,000 median typically requires three to five years of experience in a structured legal environment with increasing file responsibility.

Is $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

Marginally. At $85,000, a Brisbane Legal Assistant earns 5.6% below the city's all-roles median. For an administrative support role, this represents a reasonable market rate, particularly in a profession where structured career progression and stable employment are part of the value proposition. Moving into a paralegal or legal secretary role with higher qualifications typically pushes compensation above $90,000.

How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Brisbane?

Experienced Legal Assistants in Brisbane reach $95,500 at the p90. These roles involve significant matter support responsibility, practice area expertise, and often client liaison. Moving to a paralegal or senior legal administrator designation at a commercial firm is the most common pathway to consistently earning above $90,000 in the Brisbane legal support market.

Legal Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$85,000	—
Melbourne	$90,000	+6%
Sydney	$90,000	+6%

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