How Much Money Does a Paralegal Make in a Year?
Paralegals, or legal assistants as they are also known, have a wide salary range. Factors that affect salaries include education, location and the type and size of employer.
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Average Salary
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The average salary for a paralegal in the United States is $46,120 a year. The middle 50 percent of paralegals earn between $36,000 and $59,000, while the bottom 10 percent earn less than $29,260 and the top 10 percent earn more than $73,450.
Salary by Industry
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The industry that pays paralegals the least is the legal services industry, which offers an annual salary of $44,480 per year. The federal executive branch is the best payer, offering an annual average salary of $58,540. The employment services industry, insurance carriers and management companies offer average salaries of $50,050, $52,200 and $55,910 respectively.
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Bonuses
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Paralegals may receive bonuses on top of their annual salary. Paralegals also usually receive numerous benefits such as vacation time, paid sick leave, insurance, savings plans and continuing education.
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