Legal Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Legal Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $92,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $74,686 and $100,000. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Legal Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$74,686 – $100,000
Median: $92,500
Aug $95k
Sep $92k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $78,000 – $100,000
Overall $74k–$100k Mid $78k–$100k $72k $78k $84k $90k $96k $103k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 57 job listings for this role and city, 98.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 48.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 51.7% 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%  $74,686 Median  $92,500 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Legal assistants sit almost exactly on Melbourne's all-roles median at $92,000, down $2,500, with listings up from 49 to 57. Sydney pays $100,000 and Brisbane $90,000, so Melbourne sits in the middle. At 27% the spread is tight, running $74,000 to $100,000, which limits what negotiation can achieve. At 48% salary disclosure the figure is reasonably well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $92,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,348
Monthly (net)
~$5,843
Annual (net)
~$70,120
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $103,137

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $74,000, and the mid band starts at $78,000, so the two sit close together. Practice area drives pay, with property and conveyancing at the lower end and litigation and commercial above. Practice management software, particularly LEAP and Affinity, appears in most listings above the median.
Is $92,500 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, for a support role. At $92,000 a legal assistant sits 1.4% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,348 a week. That is $27,000 above administration officer work at $65,000 in the same city, which is the widest support-role premium in Melbourne. Sydney pays $8,000 more, though housing costs absorb it.
How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $100,000, and the mid band reaches it too, so there is no separate senior tier. Paralegal work, practice management or technical specialisation such as conveyancing settlements are what reach it. Lawyers in Melbourne earn $125,000 and solicitors $128,000, so qualification adds around $33,000 over this median.

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Legal Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $92,500 0%
Sydney $100,000 +8%
Brisbane $90,000 -3%

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