How much does a Legal Support Manager make in Wilmington, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Support Manager in Wilmington, NC is $128,461. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $114,048 to $144,667, with most professionals earning between $100,925 and $159,422.

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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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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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Legal Support Manager ranges from $114,048 to $144,667 with the average base salary of $128,461. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,487 to $159,631 with the average total cash compensation of $137,878.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,461 $114,048 - $144,667
Bonus $9,417 $6,439 - $14,964
Total Pay $137,878 $120,487 - $159,631
* 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 Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,176 - $143,562 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,131 - $142,235 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,496 - $141,430 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,343 - $153,921 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,969 - $142,030 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,343 - $153,921 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Legal Administrative Support Specialist II LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $53,030 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,570
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary II LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $53,028 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,567
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary I LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $42,114 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,604
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary III LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $57,835 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,540
JOB TITLE Legal Secretary IV LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $66,346 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,303
JOB TITLE Legal Administrative Support Specialist I LOCATION Wilmington, NC MINIMUM SALARY $42,120 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,610
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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