Legal Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Legal Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $87,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $74,910 and $95,020. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 42th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Legal Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$74,910 – $95,020
Median: $87,500
Jun $80k
Jul $87k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $77,000 – $95,000
Overall $74k–$95k Mid $77k–$95k $72k $77k $82k $87k $92k $97k
Moderate confidence 30 listings (-7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 66.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 33.3% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $74,910 Median  $87,500 $95,020  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median rose $7,500 to $87,000 this month, landing exactly on Brisbane's all-roles median, while listings fell from 37 to 30. Rising pay on falling volume usually means the junior end of the market thinned rather than employers paying more. Brisbane still trails Sydney at $97,000 and Melbourne at $90,000 for the same work. At 67% salary disclosure this is one of the best-evidenced figures in the city, which makes the $87,000 reasonably trustworthy despite the small sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,285
Monthly (net)
~$5,570
Annual (net)
~$66,846
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,562

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?
Entry is $74,000, and the mid band starts at $77,000, so there is little distance between the two. Practice area drives pay more than experience: property and conveyancing sit at the lower end, litigation and commercial above. Practice management software, with LEAP and Affinity recurring, appears in most listings above the median.
Is $87,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
It is exactly average for Brisbane, matching the city's $87,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,285 a week. For a support role that is a strong result and better than most administrative titles achieve. The interstate comparison is less flattering, since Sydney pays $10,000 more, though housing costs erase that gap.
How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $95,000, and with a 23% spread there is limited headroom inside the title. Paralegal work, practice management or specialisation in a technical area like conveyancing settlements are what reach it. The larger move is qualification, since Brisbane lawyers earn $130,000 and legal counsel $180,000.

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Legal Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $87,500 0%
Sydney $97,500 +11%
Melbourne $90,000 +3%

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