Legal Secretary
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,371 to $5,473 | $52,452 to $65,676 |
| B | $4,591 to $5,748 | $55,092 to $68,976 |
| L | $4,503 to $5,636 | $54,036 to $67,632 |
| M | $4,729 to $5,920 | $56,748 to $71,040 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R04, Office and Allied.
Where these jobs are
588 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Justice, Department of (Attorney General) | 224 |
| Compensation Insurance Fund, State | 121 |
| Department of Industrial Relations | 57 |
| Department of Transportation | 33 |
| Department of Social Services | 23 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants across all California employers was $62,860 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $52,452 to $71,040 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.