What are the main factors that influence a Legal Support Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Legal Support Specialist's salary?

A Legal Support Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Paralegal I (0-2 years)earns $67,972, a Legal Support Specialist (2-4 years)earns $79,785, a Paralegal III (4-7 years)earns $92,045, a Paralegal IV (7+ years)earns $115,187, a Paralegal V (7-10 years)earns $147,672,

What are the highest paying states for a Legal Support Specialist?

Legal Support Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Legal Support Specialist roles are District of Columbia $86,627, California $86,299, Massachusetts $85,149. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Legal Support Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Legal Support Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Legal Administrative Support Specialist IV: $86,900; Legal Secretary IV: $86,887; Legal Administrative Support Specialist III: $79,900; Legal Secretary III: $79,826; Legal Administrative Support Specialist II: $70,230.

Legal Support Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Legal Support Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legal Support Specialist in Delaware is $79,234 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Legal Support Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,416
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,290 to $88,228
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,057

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Legal Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,228	$7,352	$1,697	$42
Average	$79,234	$6,603	$1,524	$38
25th Percentile	$71,290	$5,941	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Legal Support Specialist Salaries

A Legal Support Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legal Support Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legal Support Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,972
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,785
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,045
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,187
Expert (over 8 years): $147,672

Levels	Salary
Paralegal... Level Legal Support Specialist	$67,972
Legal Sup... Level Legal Support Specialist	$79,785
Paralegal... Level Legal Support Specialist	$92,045
Paralegal... Level Legal Support Specialist	$115,187
Paralegal... Level Legal Support Specialist	$147,672

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How Do Legal Support Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Legal Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,627.
California: $86,299.
Massachusetts: $85,149.

District of Columbia $86,627 California $86,299 Massachusetts $85,149 Washington $84,836 New Jersey $84,804 Alaska $84,695 Connecticut $83,615 New York $83,177

Hawaii $81,777 Rhode Island $81,119 Maryland $80,673 Minnesota $80,063 Colorado $79,828 Illinois $79,750 Oregon $79,453 Delaware $79,234

New Hampshire $79,096 Virginia $78,788 Pennsylvania $77,888 Nevada $77,434 North Dakota $77,286 Michigan $77,051 Wisconsin $76,965 Vermont $76,793

Texas $76,315 Maine $76,284 Arizona $76,237 Ohio $76,182 Georgia $75,463 Indiana $75,103 Wyoming $75,032 Utah $74,923

Iowa $74,876 Kansas $74,500 Louisiana $74,391 North Carolina $74,352 Missouri $74,336 Florida $74,031 Montana $73,866 Nebraska $73,710

Kentucky $73,624 South Carolina $73,311 Tennessee $73,115 Idaho $73,037 New Mexico $72,466 Oklahoma $72,341 Alabama $71,879 South Dakota $71,105

Arkansas $70,682 West Virginia $70,455 Mississippi $69,775

Top Paying Cities for Legal Support Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $82,003
Little Creek: $81,245
Magnolia: $81,581

Lincoln, DE $82,003 Little Creek, DE $81,245 Magnolia, DE $81,581 Milford, DE $82,003 Marydel, DE $80,939 Millsboro, DE $82,003 Millville, DE $82,551 Milton, DE $82,003

Nassau, DE $82,003 Ocean View, DE $82,551 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,551 Seaford, DE $81,143 Selbyville, DE $82,551 Smyrna, DE $80,845 Viola, DE $81,581 Woodside, DE $81,346

Bear, DE $80,251 Newark, DE $80,282 Claymont, DE $80,345 Delaware City, DE $80,282 Hockessin, DE $80,345 Kirkwood, DE $80,282 Middletown, DE $80,681 Montchanin, DE $80,345

New Castle, DE $80,345 Odessa, DE $80,791 Port Penn, DE $80,063 Rockland, DE $80,345 Saint Georges, DE $80,282 Townsend, DE $80,673 Winterthur, DE $80,345 Lewes, DE $82,003

Wilmington, DE $80,345 Dover, DE $81,205 Dover Afb, DE $81,393 Bethany Beach, DE $82,551 Bethel, DE $81,143 Bridgeville, DE $82,003 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,291 Cheswold, DE $81,018

Clayton, DE $80,814 Dagsboro, DE $82,551 Delmar, DE $81,143 Ellendale, DE $82,003 Felton, DE $82,003 Fenwick Island, DE $82,551 Frankford, DE $82,551 Frederica, DE $82,003

Georgetown, DE $82,003 Greenwood, DE $82,003 Harbeson, DE $82,003 Harrington, DE $82,003 Hartly, DE $80,775 Houston, DE $82,003 Kenton, DE $80,814 Laurel, DE $81,143

Yorklyn, DE $80,345

Legal Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legal Support Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$71,290

Average $79,234/year

$88,228

$5,941

Average $6,603/month

$7,352

$1,371

Average $1,524/week

$1,697

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,228	$7,352	$1,697	$42
Average	$79,234	$6,603	$1,524	$38
25th Percentile	$71,290	$5,941	$1,371	$34

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