Graduate Legal Assistant
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $5,227 to $6,238 | $62,724 to $74,856 |
| B | $5,488 to $6,550 | $65,856 to $78,600 |
| L | $5,227 to $6,238 | $62,724 to $74,856 |
| M | $5,488 to $6,550 | $65,856 to $78,600 |
Representation
California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment represents Bargaining Unit R02, Attorneys and Hearing Officers.
Where these jobs are
19 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Franchise Tax Board | 5 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Justice, Department of (Attorney General) | 2 |
| California Privacy Protection Agency | 2 |
| Public Defender, Office of the State | 2 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across all California employers was $77,390 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $62,724 to $78,600 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)