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Paralegal salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 188 open job postings for Paralegal roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Paralegal postings in California

  1. ParalegalNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · San Bernardino, CA · $62K–$87K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. ParalegalSan Bernardino County · San Bernardino, CA · $62.2K–$87.4K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. ParalegalCity of Anaheim · Anaheim, CA · $74.5K–$112K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Senior Paralegal, Equity & SecuritiesResMed · San Diego, CA · $128K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. Senior Paralegal, Equity & SecuritiesResMed · Remote · $128K–$160K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Paralegal pay in other places

  1. United States$76.5K median, $62.4K–$100K typical, 1,254 postingsUnited States: middle half $62.4K–$100K, median $76.5K
  2. New York$80.2K median, $62.5K–$110K typical, 158 postingsNew York: middle half $62.5K–$110K, median $80.2K
  3. New York City, NY$88.5K median, $70.1K–$118K typical, 112 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $70.1K–$118K, median $88.5K
  4. Texas$68.5K median, $60.5K–$88.4K typical, 95 postingsTexas: middle half $60.5K–$88.4K, median $68.5K
  5. United Kingdom£28.6K median, £27K–£32.5K typical, 90 postings
  6. England, United Kingdom£28.6K median, £27K–£32.5K typical, 73 postings
  7. Illinois$74.8K median, $63.5K–$100K typical, 63 postingsIllinois: middle half $63.5K–$100K, median $74.8K
  8. Virginia$70K median, $58K–$95.5K typical, 55 postingsVirginia: middle half $58K–$95.5K, median $70K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Paralegal make in California?

The median posted base pay for Paralegal jobs in California is $93.5K a year, from 188 job postings with pay at 135 companies.

What is the typical Paralegal pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $75K–$113K. The top 10% list $133K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $63.7K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Paralegal jobs?

The median here is $93.5K, against $75.5K across all 1,505 postings for the role.

How many Paralegal jobs in California list pay?

188 open postings at 135 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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