Legal Assistant salary in Canada
Based on 41 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median legal assistant pay is $65,000 a year. The middle half of postings pay between $64,501 and $68,224.
Lower 25%$64,501
Median$65,000
Upper 25%$68,224
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $64,501 | $65,000 | $68,245 | 26 |
| British Columbia | $64,251 | $65,000 | $71,250 | 11 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | $64,501 | $65,000 | $68,869 | 24 |
| Vancouver, BC | $64,002 | $65,000 | $65,000 | 9 |
Common questions
How much does a legal assistant make in Canada?
Based on 41 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median legal assistant pay is $65,000 a year. The middle half of postings pay between $64,501 and $68,224.
Where do legal assistants earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, Ontario has the highest median advertised pay at $65,000 a year.