How much does a Paralegal earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Paralegal in Canada ranges from CAD 60,000 to CAD 76,800 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 11,675 job listings

Salary Guide

Paralegal Salary in Canada

Based on 11,675 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,000 - $76,800

Median salary

$60,000 - $76,800

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$42K

25th percentile$53K

Median$60K

75th percentile$77K

90th percentile$88K

50% of professionals earn between $53,000 - $76,800 CAD

The median salary is $60,000

Top cities

Toronto1,948 job openings

Winnipeg1,192 job openings

Vancouver1,039 job openings

Montréal849 job openings

Calgary697 job openings

Edmonton440 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)357 job openings

Ottawa326 job openings

Mississauga276 job openings

Brampton89 job openings

Cambridge52 job openings

Kamloops42 job openings

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Paralegal

11,675 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Canada is CAD 60,000 - CAD 76,800 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 68,400 per year, based on 11,675 active job listings.

The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary. Toronto leads with 1,948 job openings.

Explore 11,675 Paralegal job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.