Legal Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Legal Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $78,000 and $101,000. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Legal Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$78,000 – $101,000
Median: $95,000
May $90k
Jun $95k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $100,000
Overall $78k–$101k Mid $80k–$100k $75k $81k $87k $92k $98k $104k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (-4 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%  $78,000 Median  $95,000 $101,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The clean detail is that the median lands exactly on Melbourne's all-roles baseline: $95k against $95k, a rare zero-gap result. Pay rose $5k month on month while listings held near 57, so this is a steady, well-priced support role. Sydney pays a touch more ($100k) and Brisbane trails at $80k, so Melbourne sits mid-pack. The band is tight, $78k to $101k, which points to well-defined firm pay scales.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,380
Monthly (net)
~$5,980
Annual (net)
~$71,758
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,925

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?
Legal assistants in Melbourne start near the $78k p10 and cluster at the $95k median. Prior firm experience, dictation and matter-management software fluency, and a specialisation (litigation, property, corporate) are what push someone toward the $101k top of the band.
Is $95,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $95k the median sits right on Melbourne's baseline and nets around $72k, a genuinely fair position for a legal support role, which is unusual since most support roles trail the city figure. The tight band means limited headroom, so growth comes from moving into paralegal or law-clerk work.
How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Melbourne?
The sample shows one band topping near $101k, not a senior tier. The pay step is a role change: into paralegal or law-clerk work, or up to legal counsel and lawyer positions, where Melbourne medians reach $125k to $160k.

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Legal Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $95,000 —
Sydney $100,000 +5%
Brisbane $80,000 -16%

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