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Paralegal Salary

How Much Do Paralegals Make?

Paralegals on average earn salaries around $54,600 annually, earning more with experience, according to the US Labor Bureau. Wages earned by paralegals vary depending on the company they work for, as well as industry and region.

The industries employing the most paralegals are shown below, with the median annual salary for each:

Industry

Salary

Federal Government
$56,080
Management of companies/enterprises
$52,220
Local government
$42,170
Legal services
$41,460
State government
$38,020

By gaining experience on the job, paralegals can advance to earn more, depending on region and size of the company. Find out about a paralegal's job duties, or find out about training for paralegals.