Legal Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Legal Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $97,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Legal Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $110,000
Median: $97,500
Jun $100k
Jul $97k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $80,000 – $110,000
Overall $80k–$110k Mid $80k–$110k $77k $84k $91k $99k $106k $113k
Moderate confidence 49 listings (+2 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 49 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 46.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 53.1% 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%  $80,000 Median  $97,500 $110,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney is the best-paying legal assistant market at $97,000, ahead of Melbourne at $90,000 and Brisbane at $87,000, though the median eased $2,500 this month. Listings were flat at 49 against 47. The role sits 2.6% above Sydney's city median, which is a strong outcome for a support position. At 47% salary disclosure the figure is reasonably well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $97,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,411
Monthly (net)
~$6,116
Annual (net)
~$73,396
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $108,712

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 Sydney?
Entry is $80,000, the highest legal assistant floor in this data. 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 $97,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes, for a support role. At $97,000 a legal assistant earns 2.6% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,411 a week. That is $27,000 above administration officer work and $32,000 above reception in the same city. It also leads the country for this title.
How much does a Senior Legal Assistant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $110,000, which is exactly what solicitors earn as a median in Sydney, so the top of this band meets the bottom of the qualified one. Paralegal work, practice management and technical specialisation are what reach it. Lawyers here earn $125,000, so qualification adds $28,000 over this median.

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Legal Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $97,500 0%
Melbourne $90,000 -8%
Brisbane $87,500 -10%

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