50% of professionals earn between $58,380 - $85,000 USD
The median salary is $70,000
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The average salary for a Paralegal in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 85,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 77,500 per year, based on 65,356 active job listings.
The cities with the most Paralegal job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Washington, Dallas. New York leads with 3,391 job openings.
Leading employers for Paralegal roles in United States include Anderson Injury Lawyers, Gordon Feinblatt, DUDLEY DEBOSIER, Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP, Johnsonville Sausage, LLC.
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