Legal assistant: Average Salary in Canada, 2026

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How much does a Legal assistant make in Canada?

$62,741/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Legal assistant in Canada is $62,741 per year or $32.18 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $58,831 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $121,147 per year.

Median$62,741

Low$58,831

High$121,147

Legal assistant: Average Salary in Canada

Northwest Territories$63,161

Yukon$56,438

Ontario$52,941

Quebec$52,066

British Columbia$52,016

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