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Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in Australia

Based on 7,203 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,000 - $92,661
Median salary
$80,000 - $92,661
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$50K
25th percentile$63K
Median$80K
75th percentile$93K
90th percentile$107K

50% of professionals earn between $62,828 - $92,661 AUD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Sydney1,251 job openings
Brisbane938 job openings
Melbourne919 job openings
Perth451 job openings
Adelaide211 job openings
Canberra162 job openings
Gold Coast City116 job openings
Sydney Cbd89 job openings
Newcastle66 job openings
Gold Coast51 job openings
Darwin31 job openings
Cairns28 job openings
Parramatta23 job openings
Cairns Regional20 job openings

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Paralegal

7,203 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Australia is AUD 80,000 - AUD 92,661 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 86,331 per year, based on 7,203 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 1,251 job openings.

Explore 7,203 Paralegal job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.