Earnings
Salaries vary greatly for paralegals. The size and location of the firm and the education and experience of the employee are some factors that determine the annual earnings of paralegals.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that paralegals and legal assistants had median annual earnings of $50,940 in May 2018. The highest paid 10 percent earned more than $82,050, while the lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $31,400.
Salaried paralegals usually receive benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a savings and pension program. Self-employed paralegals must provide their own benefits.
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