Paralegal
22 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Paralegal pay from The Croner Company, ERI Economic Research Institute, Empsight and others. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
The Croner Company
Croner Entertainment Survey, United States
United StatesThe Croner Company
Croner Digital Content & Technology Survey
United StatesThe Croner Company
C2HR Content Developers Compensation Survey
United StatesThe Croner Company
C2HR Connectivity Providers Compensation Survey
United StatesThe Croner Company
Croner Animation & Visual Effects Survey
United States (primarily)The Croner Company
Croner Software Games Survey, North America
North America (US & Canada)The Croner Company
Croner Software Games Survey, International
International (13+ countries)ERI Economic Research Institute
All Manufacturing Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
General Industry Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
All Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Health Care Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Engineering and Environmental Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Retail Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Financial Services Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Construction Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Utilities Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Agriculture Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)ERI Economic Research Institute
Insurance Salary Survey
United States (with Canadian cuts)Empsight
Empsight Law Department Compensation (Large Company Edition)
United StatesWestern Management Group
COMPBASE® USA Compensation Survey, Winter 2026
United States (national + geographic cuts)Western Management Group
Government Contractors Compensation Survey, 2026
United StatesCUPA-HR
CUPA-HR Staff in Higher Education Survey
United StatesRole summary
Applies knowledge of a variety of legal concepts and processes to assist in the more efficient operation of the law department by undertaking some or all of the following types of work: performing legal research, conducting fact gathering interviews with clients or witnesses, drafting legal documents, maintaining and updating files, monitoring case schedules and filing deadlines, drafting correspondence and pleadings, summarizing depositions, interrogatories and testimony, performing statistical analyses and documentary research, and attending court or hearings in support of attorneys. May combine generalist legal knowledge with a paraprofessional knowledge of one or more legal specialties such as real estate or intellectual property, amongst others. In addition to possessing knowledge of the law and legal processes, incumbents are expected to demonstrate excellent organizational, communications and time management skills. Should be qualified in an American Bar Association approved curriculum and, ideally, have Certified Legal Assistant designation or have passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Examination in addition to relevant experience.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Paralegal salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Paralegal pay?
- 22 surveys publish Paralegal benchmarks, including data from The Croner Company, ERI Economic Research Institute, Empsight and other publishers. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Paralegal pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Paralegal varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Paralegal?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Paralegal ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Paralegal pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.