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Average Early-Career Legal Assistant with Client Interaction Skills Hourly Pay in San Jose, California

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$20.35
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$18
MEDIAN
$20.35
75%
$25

The average hourly pay for a Legal Assistant is $20.35 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$18 - $25
Bonus
$0 - $100
Total Pay
$36k - $49k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Dec 11 2019)
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What Do Legal Assistants Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Legal Assistant

Medical
44%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%
None
56%

Gender Breakdown for Legal Assistants

Female
71.4%
Male
28.6%
This data is based on 7 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Legal Assistants

What is the highest pay for Legal Assistants in San Jose?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legal Assistant in San Jose is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Legal Assistants in San Jose?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legal Assistant in San Jose is $NaN / hour

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.

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