Legal Asst Salary in Boston, MA

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Asst in Boston, MA is $62,243. While Salary.com is seeing that Legal Asst salary in Boston, MA can go up to $82,602 or down to $46,806, but most earn between $54,163 and $72,900. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Asst in the United States.

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What is a Legal Asst?

A legal assistant provides support to lawyers and paralegals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may also communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases, as well as schedule appointments and manage calendars. Additionally, legal assistants may be responsible for preparing and filing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation and other litigation tasks. They must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

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Average Salary Range for Legal Asst in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
54163
72900
62243

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
56178
76671
65076
What is the average salary for Legal Asst in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Asst in Boston, MA. The base salary for Legal Asst ranges from $54,163 to $72,900 with the average base salary of $62,243. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,178 to $76,671 with the average total cash compensation of $65,076.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $62,243 $54,163 - $72,900
Bonus $2,833 $2,015 - $3,771
Total Pay $65,076 $56,178 - $76,671
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legal Asst Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,438 - $73,270 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

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