Legal Assistant Salary in Canada

$45,700
per year
per month
$2,820
per month
per year
Bonus
$980/year
Profit Sharing
$1,750/year
Bonus
$60/month
Profit Sharing
$110/month

Legal Assistant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Legal Assistant is $45,700 per year ($2,820 per month), which is $20,071 (-31%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Legal Assistant can expect an average starting salary of $31,700. The highest salaries can exceed $70,000.
$31,700
Low
$45,700
Average
$70,000
High
$1,950
Low
$2,820
Average
$4,320
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$0
$39,600
$79,100
Base Salary$31,700 - 70,000
Bonus$0 - 3,500
Profit Sharing$0 - 5,600
Total Pay$31,700 - 79,100
$0
$2,450
$4,890
Base Salary$1,950 - 4,320
Bonus$0 - 220
Profit Sharing$0 - 350
Total Pay$1,950 - 4,890

Legal Assistant Salary Range

Low
$31,700
Average
$45,700
Senior
$63,500
High
$70,000
Low
$1,950
Average
$2,820
Senior
$3,920
High
$4,320
Among legal sssistants, Junior Legal Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Legal Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.

Legal Assistant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Legal Assistant$64K/year
+39% 
Junior Legal Assistant$40K/year
 -12%

Legal Assistant - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Legal Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $31,700 per year. A mid career Legal Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $44,600, while a Senior Legal Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $63,500. Legal Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn $67,900 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Legal Assistant

Late Career▲ +49%
Senior▲ +39%
Average Salary$45,700/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -31%

Gender Breakdown

Female
95%
Male
5%

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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Legal Assistant

How much does a Legal Assistant make in Canada?
A Legal Assistant in Canada earns an average of $45,700 gross per year, which is about $2,820 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Legal Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Legal Assistant in Canada?
The starting salary of a Legal Assistant in Canada is around $31,700 gross per year. Junior Legal Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Legal Assistant in Canada?
The highest salary of a Legal Assistant in Canada can reach and exceed $70,000 gross per year. Senior Legal Assistants usually have the highest salaries.
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