How much does a Paralegal make in San Jose, CA Area?
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$73,764
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Paralegal is $73,764 per year in the San Jose, CA Area area, with an average salary of $45,597 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $28,167 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
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| Paralegal | $73,764 /yr |
| Senior Paralegal | $85,161 /yr |
| Lead Paralegal | $78,681 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Paralegal?
Some related job titles are Assistant Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $74,038, Paralegal Specialist Salaries with median pay of $78,341, Corporate Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $80,933, Immigration Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $91,227.
What are total pay estimates for a Paralegal at different companies in San Jose, CA Area?
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$5,800
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Paralegal in San Jose, CA Area Salaries
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.
The average salary for a Paralegal in US is $51,166 per year based on 12,886 salary contributions, which is 29.86% less than the salary for a Paralegal in San Jose, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Paralegal gets the highest compensation are Baxter International Inc., Prologis, Inc. and Intuit Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 10.36% less than smaller companies for a Paralegal.
Recent paralegal Salaries in San Jose, CA
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Paralegal pay FAQ in San Jose, CA Area
The average salary for a Paralegal is $45,597 per year in San Jose, CA Area. Salaries estimates are based on 20398 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Paralegal employees in San Jose, CA Area.
The highest salary for a Paralegal in San Jose, CA Area is $66,366 per year.
The lowest salary for a Paralegal in San Jose, CA Area is $31,328 per year.
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