▼19%
C$48,210
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$36k
MEDIAN
CA$48k
90%
CA$66k
The average salary for a Legal Assistant is C$48,210 in 2023
Base Salary
C$36k - C$66k
Bonus
C$290 - C$3k
Profit Sharing
C$515 - C$5k
Commission
C$3k - C$5k
Total Pay
C$35k - C$66k
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What Do Legal Assistants Do?
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How do Legal Assistants Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 362 responses, the job of Legal Assistant has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.94 out of 5. On average, Legal Assistants are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Legal Assistant
Medical
74%
Dental
70%
Vision
55%
None
25%
Gender Breakdown for Legal Assistants
Female
95.3%
Male
3.7%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 1,288 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Legal Assistants
What is the highest pay for Legal Assistants?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legal Assistant is CA$66k / year
What is the lowest pay for Legal Assistants?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legal Assistant is CA$36k / year
How can Legal Assistants increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Legal Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Legal Assistant that oversees more junior Legal Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.