How much does a legal support worker make in Atlanta?
$62,740a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.16 an hour or $5,228 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.16
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,080Median: $62,740Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| 25th | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| Median | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| 75th | $88,210 | $42.41 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.75 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $58,110 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $144,800 |
| Lawyer | $138,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $72,440 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $64,080 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $61,840 |
| Title Examiner | $51,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.16 ($62,740 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $62,740 against $72,110 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $60,620, so Atlanta pays 3% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for legal support worker pay?
75 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,500 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.