Legal Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)
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Legal Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.
Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.
| Mid level | $80,000 – $110,000 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 35 job listings for this role and city, 97.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 54.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 45.7% 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.
Understanding the Sydney Market
The median rose $5,000 to $100,000, making Sydney the best-paying legal assistant market in the country ahead of Melbourne at $92,000 and Brisbane at $90,000. Listings were flat at 35. The role clears the Sydney city median by 5.3%, which is a strong outcome for a support position and better than most administrative titles manage. At 54% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.
Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)
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 →
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Legal Assistant salaries in other cities
| City | Median salary | vs Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (this page) | $100,000 | 0% |
| Melbourne | $92,500 | -8% |
| Brisbane | $90,000 | -10% |
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