Legal Secretary Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Legal Secretarys in Brisbane earn a median salary of $82,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $95,300. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. 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
💰 Legal Secretary · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $95,300
Median: $82,500
Mid level $60,000 – $95,300
Overall $60k–$95k Mid $60k–$95k $58k $66k $74k $82k $90k $98k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 05/07/2026

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%  $60,000 Median  $82,500 $95,300  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Based on 20 Brisbane listings, the smallest sample in this batch, treat these figures as directional. Legal secretaries here median $82.5k, essentially at parity with Brisbane's all-roles median (a 2.9% gap), which is strong for a support role. Demand is very thin (7th percentile), consistent with a niche legal-support function that hires in small numbers. The wide range ($60k to $95.3k) reflects the gap between general legal admin and specialists who run litigation or conveyancing files.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,223
Monthly (net)
~$5,298
Annual (net)
~$63,570
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,987

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 Secretary in Brisbane?
The band starts around $60k. What lifts a legal secretary toward the $95.3k top is practice-area specialisation: litigation, property or corporate law, familiarity with court filing and practice-management systems, and the ability to draft and format complex legal documents. Experience in a mid-tier or top-tier firm moves pay up.
Is $82,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, with the small-sample caveat. At $82.5k the median sits just 2.9% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles figure, close to parity and well above most administrative support work, netting about $63.6k after tax. Legal support pays a premium over general admin because the work is specialised and the stakes are high. This is a genuinely solid position for a support role.
How much does a Senior Legal Secretary make in Brisbane?
The range reaches $95.3k for specialised legal secretaries running complex files. The step up is into Paralegal ($85k) or Legal Assistant work with substantive legal responsibility, or practice-area specialisation. Building expertise in a single field of law and taking on file management, drafting and client contact is what moves you toward and past the top of the band.

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