What is the median salary for Paralegal in Ottawa?

The median salary for Paralegal in Ottawa is CAD 60,000 - CAD 75,000 per year.

How does the Paralegal salary in Ottawa compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Paralegal in Canada is CAD 64,754 - CAD 79,670, while in Ottawa it is CAD 67,837 - CAD 90,864.

Paralegal Salary in Canada

Paralegal Salary in Ottawa

Based on 118 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

Average salary

$67,837 - $90,864

Median salary

$60,000 - $75,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K

25th percentile$54K

Median$60K

75th percentile$76K

90th percentile$125K

50% of professionals earn between $53,600 - $76,350 CAD

The median salary is $60,000

Compare with national average

Ottawa

Average salary

67,837 - 90,864

Median salary

60,000 - 75,000

118 job openings

Canada

Average salary

64,754 - 79,670

Median salary

64,754 - 79,670

7,918 job openings

Other cities

Toronto1,442 job openings

Vancouver825 job openings

Montréal546 job openings

Calgary407 job openings

Edmonton319 job openings

Winnipeg254 job openings

Mississauga204 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)179 job openings

Brampton76 job openings

Cambridge51 job openings

Halifax39 job openings

Saskatoon39 job openings

Regina38 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 67,837 - CAD 90,864 per year in 2026, based on 118 job listings.

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