Legal Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Legal Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $92,000. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 56th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +17 listings vs last month
💰 Legal Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $92,000
Median: $80,000
May $85k
Jun $80k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $66,000 – $90,000
Overall $65k–$92k Mid $66k–$90k $63k $69k $75k $82k $88k $94k
Moderate confidence 37 listings (+17 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $92,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Legal assistant demand in Brisbane nearly doubled this month, from 20 listings to 37, though pay eased $5k to $80k. The bigger gap is geographic: Sydney pays $100k and Melbourne $95k for the same role, a $15k-to-$20k premium driven by larger commercial law markets. Brisbane's $80k sits only 6% below the city median, so it is close to the local bar. This is one to watch, since the demand jump may pull pay back up.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 near the $65k p10, reaching the $80k median with law-firm experience. A paralegal or legal-secretary qualification, plus fluency with a practice-management system and dictation, is what lifts pay toward the $92k top. Commercial or litigation practices pay above high-street firms.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends on your comparison. Against Brisbane's $85k all-roles median the $80k is only slightly under (6%) and nets about $62k, which is fair locally. Against the same role interstate it looks light: Sydney pays $100k and Melbourne $95k. So it is normal for Brisbane, but the eastern legal markets pay materially more.
How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band in this sample, so pay tops near the $92k p90 in busy commercial practices. Progression means moving into Paralegal ($85k median) or Legal Secretary work, or specialising in a practice area. The related Lawyer role ($125k) shows the ceiling for those who go on to qualify.

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City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 —
Sydney $100,000 +25%
Melbourne $95,000 +19%

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