How much does a legal support worker make in Albany?
$58,060a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $27.91 an hour or $4,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.91
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,050Median: $58,060Highest 10%: $110,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| 75th | $79,070 | $38.01 | |
| 90th | $110,300 | $53.03 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Rochester, NY | $93,250 |
| New York, NY | $83,140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,550 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $172,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $137,000 |
| Lawyer | $131,300 |
| Arbitrator | $112,600 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $103,900 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $60,680 |
| Title Examiner | $60,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $27.91 ($58,060 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Albany than the national average?
No: $58,060 against $72,110 nationally, 19% less.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,520, so Albany pays 24% less.
Where does Albany rank for legal support worker pay?
100 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.