Occupation salary
Paralegal Salary
Paralegal careers, salary ranges across the US and Canada, education requirements, and growth outlook.
National p10
$40,000
Entry-level baseline
National median
$58,000
Mid-level baseline
National p90
$90,000
Top 10% baseline
Top cities for Paralegal
Cost-of-living adjusted estimates from our latest BLS OEWS & Job Bank baselines.
| City | COL | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 187 | $74,800 | $108,500 | $168,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 176 | $70,400 | $102,100 | $158,400 |
| Toronto, ON | 135 | $54,000 | $78,300 | $121,500 |
| Chicago, IL | 107 | $42,800 | $62,100 | $96,300 |
| Houston, TX | 96 | $38,400 | $55,700 | $86,400 |
| Montreal, QC | 98 | $39,200 | $56,800 | $88,200 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 104 | $41,600 | $60,300 | $93,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 101 | $40,400 | $58,600 | $90,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | 90 | $36,000 | $52,200 | $81,000 |
| San Diego, CA | 160 | $64,000 | $92,800 | $144,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 103 | $41,200 | $59,700 | $92,700 |
| Calgary, AB | 107 | $42,800 | $62,100 | $96,300 |
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