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Paralegal salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 1,254 open job postings for Paralegal roles in United States, 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 United States

  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. Paralegal InternDelaware, County of (OH) · Delaware, OH · $16.00–$18.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  4. Paralegal 2 | Torts Division | TumwaterState of Washington · Tumwater, WA · $5,240–$7,044/mo · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  5. ParalegalCity of Anaheim · Anaheim, CA · $74.5K–$112K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
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Paralegal pay in other places

  1. California$93.5K median, $75K–$113K typical, 188 postingsCalifornia: middle half $75K–$113K, median $93.5K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Paralegal jobs in United States is $76.5K a year, from 1,254 job postings with pay at 706 companies.

What is the typical Paralegal pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $62.4K–$100K. The top 10% list $128K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $55K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Paralegal jobs?

The median here is $76.5K, against $75.5K across all 1,505 postings for the role.

How many Paralegal jobs in United States list pay?

1,254 open postings at 706 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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