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Paralegal

Salary data based on 24 job postings

"The median salary for a Paralegal is $67,600 per year, with salaries ranging from $55,500 at the 10th percentile to $79,925 at the 90th percentile based on 16 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: May 2026

Median

$67,600

10th Percentile

$55,500

90th Percentile

$79,925

Sample Size

16

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Paralegal Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$55,500Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$67,600Typical salary
90th Percentile$79,925Senior / top earners

Based on 16 job postings with salary data

Skills for Paralegal

Legal researchAttention to detailWritten and verbal communicationLegal document preparationWritten and oral communicationImmigration law knowledgeLegal document draftingMicrosoft Office proficiencyGoogle SuiteProblem-solving

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 24 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026