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Paralegal

Salary data based on 25 job postings

"The median salary for a Paralegal is $67,600 per year, with salaries ranging from $55,500 at the 10th percentile to $81,773 at the 90th percentile based on 17 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, legal document preparation, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication."

Last updated: July 2026

Median

$67,600

10th Percentile

$55,500

90th Percentile

$81,773

Sample Size

17

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Paralegal Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$55,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$67,600Typical salary
90th Percentile$81,773Senior / top earners

Based on 17 job postings with salary data

Skills for Paralegal

Legal researchAttention to detailWritten and verbal communicationLegal document preparationWritten and oral communicationImmigration law knowledgeLegal document draftingOrganizational skillsAdobe AcrobatMicrosoft Office proficiency

Common Employers Hiring Paralegal

  • Planned Parenthood Federation of America2 positions
  • New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)2 positions
  • The Door - A Center of Alternatives1 positions
  • City of Sacramento, CA1 positions
  • Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.1 positions

Top Locations for Paralegal

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYPennsylvania, USBrooklyn, NY

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Data extracted from 25 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated July 2026