How much does a legal support worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $39.02 an hour or $6,764 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.02
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 25th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| Median | $81,170 | $39.02 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.56 | |
| 90th | $185,100 | $88.99 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Harrisburg, PA | $93,830 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,360 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $204,200 |
| Lawyer | $170,700 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $95,350 |
| Arbitrator | $74,520 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,430 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $58,890 |
| Title Examiner | $56,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $39.02 ($81,170 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $81,170 against $72,110 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $75,190, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for legal support worker pay?
29 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $185,100 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.