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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).

Paralegal job openings in Boston, MA

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Senior Real Estate Paralegal (...
Dechert LLP3.7out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$109,000 - $137,000 a year
1 day ago

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

Job openings
Average $43.20 per hour

Junior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $73,369 per year

Senior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $58,123 per year

Paralegal Intern

Job openings
Average $23.90 per hour