How much does a legal support worker make in Seattle?
$87,110a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.88 an hour or $7,259 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.88
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 145
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,090Median: $87,110Highest 10%: $156,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,090 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $74,010 | $35.58 | |
| Median | $87,110 | $41.88 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 90th | $156,900 | $75.41 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Olympia, WA | $100,500 |
| Portland, OR | $71,490 |
| Spokane, WA | $60,310 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,000 |
| Judge | $135,200 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $130,300 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $92,900 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $80,240 |
| Title Examiner | $71,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.88 ($87,110 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $87,110 against $72,110 nationally, 21% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $85,630, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for legal support worker pay?
22 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,900 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.