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Boston University Legal Assistant Salaries in Boston

The average Boston University Legal Assistant in Boston earns an estimated $55,432 annually. Boston University's Legal Assistant compensation is $4,730 less than the US average for a Legal Assistant.

In Boston, The Legal Department at Boston University earns $2,385 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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Average Compensation

$55,432: avg. base

Legal Assistant Salaries at Boston University

In Boston, Legal Assistants earn $4,187 less than Paralegals.

General Counsel

$177k*

Corporate Counsel

$162k*

Paralegal

$60k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Boston University by Department

In Boston, The Legal Department averages $2,385 more than the Marketing Department, and $2,710 less than the HR Department

$103,122 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Legal

$100,412 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$98,027 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Legal Assistant Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Legal Assistant at companies similar size to Boston University reported making $60,458, while the average male Legal Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $61,500.

Legal Assistant Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Legal Assistant at companies similar size to Boston University reported making $56,500, while the average African American/Black Legal Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $50,000.

How Legal Assistants at Boston University Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Legal Assistants at Boston University believe they're not compensated fairly. 67% of Legal Assistants at Boston University say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (57%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Boston University

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

29% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

67% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

57% Yes

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