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Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in Australia

Based on 5,755 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $85,104
Median salary
$70,000 - $85,104
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$12K
Median$70K
75th percentile$85K
90th percentile$98K

50% of professionals earn between $12,408 - $85,104 AUD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Sydney1,016 job openings
Brisbane790 job openings
Melbourne710 job openings
Perth412 job openings
Adelaide129 job openings
Canberra101 job openings
Sydney Cbd67 job openings
Newcastle54 job openings
Darwin32 job openings
Gold Coast City31 job openings
Gold Coast26 job openings
Parramatta24 job openings

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Paralegal

5,755 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 85,104 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 77,552 per year, based on 5,755 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,016 job openings.

Explore 5,755 Paralegal job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.