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Updated Dec 13, 2021
How much does a Paralegal make?
Updated Dec 13, 2021
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$66,980 / yrTotal Pay
$45,135 / yrBase Pay
$21,846 / yrAdditional Pay
$66,980
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The estimated total pay for a Paralegal is $66,980 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,135 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 $21,846 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 |
|---|---|
| Paralegal | $66,980 /yr |
| Senior Paralegal | $81,240 /yr |
| Lead Paralegal | $72,689 /yr |
What are some related job titles for Paralegal?
Some related job titles are Assistant Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $75,315, Paralegal Specialist Salaries with median pay of $71,353, Corporate Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $76,524, Immigration Paralegal Salaries with median pay of $80,662.
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Paralegal Salaries
Recent User Submitted Salaries for Paralegal in United States of America
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Share Salary Anonymously$60,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Paralegal with more than 15 years of experience
$52,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Litigation Paralegal with more than 15 years of experience
$55,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Paralegal with 1 to 3 years of experience
$55,000
/yrAvg Base Salary8 days ago by a Litigation Paralegal with 4 to 6 years of experience
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Share Salary Anonymously$78,000
/yrAvg Base SalaryCash Bonus$600/yr
8 days ago by a Paralegal with 10 to 14 years of experience
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Recent User Submitted Salaries for Paralegal
| Base Pay | Cash Bonus | Stock Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| $60K /yr | ||
| $52K /yr | ||
| $55K /yr | ||
| $55K /yr | ||
| $78K /yr | $600 /yr |
Frequently asked questions about a Paralegal salaries
The national average salary for a Paralegal is $51,166 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Paralegal salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 12886 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Paralegal employees.
The highest salary for a Paralegal in United States is $75,141 per year.
The lowest salary for a Paralegal in United States is $34,841 per year.
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