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Paralegal

Salary data based on 21 job postings

"The median salary for a Paralegal is $67,135 per year, with salaries ranging from $55,500 at the 10th percentile to $79,925 at the 90th percentile based on 15 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: April 2026

Median

$67,135

10th Percentile

$55,500

90th Percentile

$79,925

Sample Size

15

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Paralegal Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$55,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$67,135Typical salary
90th Percentile$79,925Senior / top earners

Based on 15 job postings with salary data

Skills for Paralegal

Legal researchAttention to detailLegal document preparationWritten and oral communicationWritten and verbal communicationImmigration law knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solvingLegal document draftingDocument management

Common Employers Hiring Paralegal

  • 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
  • Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals1 positions

Top Locations for Paralegal

Washington, DCUnited StatesPennsylvania, USBrooklyn, NYNew York, NY

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Data extracted from 21 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026