How much does a legal support worker make in New York?
$83,140a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $39.97 an hour or $6,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.97
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,720Median: $83,140Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,720 | $24.87 | |
| 25th | $65,060 | $31.28 | |
| Median | $83,140 | $39.97 | |
| 75th | $114,800 | $55.20 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Rochester, NY | $93,250 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,550 |
| Albany, NY | $58,060 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $208,900 |
| Judge | $204,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $131,000 |
| Arbitrator | $77,430 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $75,330 |
| Title Examiner | $61,500 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $39.97 ($83,140 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $83,140 against $72,110 nationally, 15% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $76,520, so New York pays 9% more.
Where does New York rank for legal support worker pay?
26 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 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.