Paralegal Salary in the United States

Median Salary

$62,890/yr

Typical Range

$50k – $80k

Employed Nationally

392,880

Pay Distribution

Pay Distribution Data for Paralegals nationally.

$45k10th$50k25th$63kMedian$80k75th$102k90th

= Market Median ($62,890)Shaded = Middle 50%Per YearPer Hour

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National Market Trends

Paralegal National Median Salary

$55k$58k$61k$64k20212022202320242025

Paralegal National Employment (Jobs)

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