Legal Support Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Legal Support Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legal Support Manager in the United States is $120,681 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,747
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,823 to $135,895
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,937
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Legal Support Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,895 $11,325 $2,613 $65
Average $120,681 $10,057 $2,321 $58
25th Percentile $109,823 $9,152 $2,112 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Legal Support Manager Salaries

A Legal Support Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legal Support Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legal Support Manager'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): $115,571
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $116,050
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,167
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,444
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,009
Levels Salary
Entry Level Legal Support Manager$115,571
Intermediate Level Legal Support Manager$116,050
Senior Level Legal Support Manager$117,167
Specialist Level Legal Support Manager$118,444
Expert Level Legal Support Manager$120,009
$115,571 0 yr
$116,050 < 2 yrs
$117,167 2-4 yrs
$118,444 5-8 yrs
$120,009 > 8 yrs
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How Do Legal Support Manager 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 Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $133,618.
  • California: $133,111.
  • Massachusetts: $131,337.

Top Paying Cities for Legal Support Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $152,215
  • San Francisco: $150,719
  • Oakland: $147,376

What Skills Can Increase a Legal Support Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.48% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Financial Accounting (Mentioned in 2.31% Job Postings): Financial accounting (or financial accountancy) is the field of accounting concerned with the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business. This involves the preparation of financial statements available for public use. Stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, business owners, and other stakeholders are examples of people interested in receiving such information for decision making purposes. Financial accountancy is governed by both local and international accounting standards. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction. It includes the standards, conventions and rules that accountants follow in recording and summarizing and in the preparation of financial statements. On the other hand, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of passionable accounting standards stating how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With IFRS becoming more widespread on the international scene, consistency in financial reporting has become more prevalent between global organizations.
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.48%
Financial Accounting 2.31%
Client Service 1.58%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Legal Support Manager's salary.
  • Financial Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • Financial Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Financial Statements: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Analysis
$153,265
27%
Financial Accounting
$146,024
21%
Financial Statements
$144,817
20%
Forecasting
$141,197
17%
Team Management
$136,370
13%
Public Administration
$136,370
13%
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How Education impacts a Legal Support Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Legal Support Managers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Legal Support Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $128,511 and $137,614).

Legal Support Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Legal Support Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 22.5%
Associates 20.9%
Bachelors 40.1%
Masters 13.4%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Legal Support Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legal Support Manager'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

Salary Trends for Legal Support Manager

Salaries for a Legal Support Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $123,392 in 2023 to around $120,652 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Legal Support Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Legal Support Manager Over Time

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2023
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2024
$122,355
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2024 $122,355
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