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Legal secretary salary in South Africa

How much does a Legal Secretary make in South Africa?

Average base salary

R 13 476

The average salary for a legal secretary is R 13 476 per month in South Africa. 69 salaries reported, updated at 8 October 2026

Legal Secretary job openings in South Africa

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Legal & Company Secretarial Sp...
rewardsco3.7out of 5 stars.
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Legal Secretary in South Africa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Affirmative Portfolios
 
R 325 380per year
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O'Brien Recruitment
 
R 296 000per year
Legal Aid South Africa
 
R 191 044per year
Werkie
 
R 182 000per year
KOEGELENBERG ATTORNEYS
 
R 153 000per year
Educor
 
R 144 000per year

Highest paying cities near South Africa for Legal Secretaries

  1. Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
    R 38 627 per month
  2. Stellenbosch, Western Cape
    R 22 482 per month
  3. Johannesburg, Gauteng
    R 19 719 per month
  4. Sandton, Gauteng
    R 16 784 per month
  5. Cape Town, Western Cape
    R 16 721 per month

Where can a Legal Secretary earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Legal Secretary

The average salary for a Legal Secretary is R 13 476 per month in South Africa. This figure is based on 69 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 8 October 2026.

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Legal Secretary salaries typically range between a low of R 6 647 and a high of R 27 319 per month, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Legal Secretary include Affirmative Portfolios ($325 380 per year) and O'Brien Recruitment ($296 000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Legal Secretary salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Legal Secretary: Average R 8 358 per month
  • Senior Legal Secretary: Average R 63 216 per month

How much do similar professions as Legal Secretary get paid in South Africa?

Junior Legal Secretary

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Average R 8 358 per month