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Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in Australia

Based on 5,661 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$70,000 - $86,062
Median salary
$70,000 - $86,062
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$12K
Median$70K
75th percentile$86K
90th percentile$99K

50% of professionals earn between $12,408 - $86,062 AUD

The median salary is $70,000

Top cities

Sydney1,050 job openings
Brisbane765 job openings
Melbourne693 job openings
Perth393 job openings
Adelaide106 job openings
Canberra101 job openings
Sydney Cbd63 job openings
Newcastle51 job openings
Gold Coast30 job openings
Gold Coast City30 job openings
Darwin26 job openings
Parramatta26 job openings

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Paralegal

5,661 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Australia is AUD 70,000 - AUD 86,062 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 78,031 per year, based on 5,661 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,050 job openings.

Explore 5,661 Paralegal job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.