How much does a legal support worker make in California?
$85,830a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in California. That is $41.26 an hour or $7,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.26
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,350Median: $85,830Highest 10%: $142,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| Median | $85,830 | $41.26 | |
| 75th | $113,800 | $54.71 | |
| 90th | $142,600 | $68.56 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $108,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,400 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,320 |
| Oxnard, CA | $92,650 |
| Sacramento, CA | $90,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $89,920 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $89,160 |
| Salinas, CA | $85,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $82,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $81,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $77,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,150 |
| Modesto, CA | $74,670 |
| Stockton, CA | $70,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal support workers.
| 3. Kansas | $88,210 |
| 4. New Jersey | $88,210 |
| 5. Minnesota | $86,940 |
| 6. California | $85,830 |
| 7. Washington | $85,630 |
| 8. Alaska | $85,000 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $82,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $41.26 ($85,830 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $85,830 against $72,110 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for legal support worker pay?
California ranks 6 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays legal support workers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $108,000 a year.
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.