How much does a Legal Support Manager make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Support Manager in Houston, TX is $139,974. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $124,269 to $157,632, with most professionals earning between $109,970 and $173,709.

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What is a Legal Support Manager?

The Legal Support Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the administrative and operational functions of the legal department. This includes supervising and coordinating the work of legal support staff, managing the department's budget and resources, and ensuring that all administrative tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. The Legal Support Manager also plays a key role in implementing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures, as well as providing support to the legal team in areas such as document management, case preparation, and client communication. Additionally, they may be responsible for overseeing the implementation of new technology and software to improve the efficiency of the legal department. Overall, the Legal Support Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the legal department.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Legal Support Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Support Manager in Houston, TX. The base salary for Legal Support Manager ranges from $124,269 to $157,632 with the average base salary of $139,974. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $131,285 to $173,937 with the average total cash compensation of $150,235.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $139,974 $124,269 - $157,632
Bonus $10,261 $7,016 - $16,305
Total Pay $150,235 $131,285 - $173,937
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,808 - $157,048 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,808 - $157,048 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,123 - $152,373 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,920 - $149,578 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,305 - $146,262 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,260 - $156,353 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
See salaries for Legal Support Manager in locations close to Houston, TX. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Legal Administrative Support Specialist II LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $57,790 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,540
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary II LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $57,781 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,532
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary I LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $45,888 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,408
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary III LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $63,018 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,040
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary IV LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $72,292 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,500
JOB TITLE Legal Administrative Support Specialist I LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $45,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,410
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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