Paralegal Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Paralegals in the United States.
Median Salary
$59,200
Mean Salary
$61,720
Employment
345,300
Category
Legal
Salary Percentiles for Paralegals
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $37,590 | $3,133 | $18 |
| 25th | $46,170 | $3,848 | $22 |
| 50th (Median) | $59,200 | $4,933 | $28 |
| 75th | $74,080 | $6,173 | $36 |
| 90th (Senior) | $89,500 | $7,458 | $43 |
Paralegal Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $68,080 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,224 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,304 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $61,568 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $58,016 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $62,160 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $69,856 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $67,488 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $62,752 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $68,672 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $60,384 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $60,976 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $59,792 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $62,160 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,608 | -1% |
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About Paralegal Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Paralegals in the United States is $59,200, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Paralegals earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Paralegals earn around $37,590, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $89,500 or more. There are approximately 345,300 Paralegals employed across the country in the Legal sector.