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Paralegal salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does a Paralegal make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$82,749
24%
above national average
Average $82,749
Low $56,212
High $121,815

The average salary for a paralegal is $82,749 per year in Boston, MA. 156 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Paralegal in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Ro...
 
$148,625per year
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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosa...
 
$148,625per year
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Haynes and Boone, LLP
 
$125,000per year
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Matura Farrington
 
$125,000per year
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Consilio, LLC
 
$115,000per year
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Bowditch & Dewey, LLP
 
$114,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Paralegals near Boston, MA

  1. Waltham, MA
    $84,991 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $82,749 per year
  3. Framingham, MA
    $70,534 per year
  4. Andover, MA
    $69,549 per year
  5. Worcester, MA
    $65,703 per year

Where can a Paralegal earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Paralegal get paid in Boston, MA?

Entry Level Paralegal

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Average $43.20 per hour

Junior Paralegal

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Average $73,369 per year

Senior Paralegal

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Average $58,123 per year

Paralegal Intern

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Average $23.90 per hour