Legal Support Workers, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,190 or more. The middle half of other legal support workers in Washington earn between $101,200 and $190,240.
- $76K10th
- $101K25th
- $170KMedian
- $190K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $148,470 | $12,372 | $71.38 |
| Median | $169,690 | $14,141 | $81.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,200 | $8,433 | $48.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $190,240 | $15,853 | $91.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Legal Support Workers, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other legal support workers in Washington earn 42% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($104,310) and 66% more than the U.S. average ($89,660). At the median the gap is +135% against the U.S. median of $72,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $148,470 | $169,690 | $76,140 | $195,190 | 6,430 |
| Washington, D.C. | $104,310 | $88,480 | $63,290 | $173,920 | 1,770 |
| United States | $89,660 | $72,110 | $43,800 | $179,960 | 46,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Legal Support Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $148,470, a single filer in Washington takes home about $103,094 a year, or $8,591 a month and $3,965 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $106,834 | $8,903 |
| Working in MD | $105,741 | $8,812 |
| Working in VA | $105,022 | $8,752 |
| Working in DC | $103,094 | $8,591 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other legal support workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $148,470 buys what about $136,356 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Legal Support Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington Park, MD$132,010
- Charlottesville, VA$129,510
- Richmond, VA$97,720
- Harrisburg, PA$101,190
- Lancaster, PA$97,380
- Dover, DE$74,650
Highest-paying cities for other legal support workers
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,470).
- Washington, DC$148,470
- Lexington Park, MD$132,010
- Charlottesville, VA$129,510
- San Jose, CA$126,220
- Boulder, CO$118,120
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Legal Support Workers, All Other salary in Washington: questions
How much do other legal support workers make an hour in Washington?
$71.38 an hour on average, and $81.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other legal support workers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other legal support workers take-home pay in Washington?
About $103,094 a year ($8,591 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $148,470.
Do other legal support workers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 66% more than the U.S. average for this job ($89,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2099; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.82, this job is 6.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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