Paralegal salary in the United States

How much does a Paralegal make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$62,890

Median $62,890
Low $44,740High $101,500

Based on 392,880 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$44,740
25th percentile
$50,340
75th percentile
$80,080
90th percentile
$101,500

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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