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Paralegal salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Paralegal make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$71,101
6%
above national average
Average $71,101
Low $46,703
High $108,247

The average salary for a paralegal is $71,101 per year in Houston, TX. 203 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

Paralegal job openings in Houston, TX

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Paralegal $54,700
Thomas J. Henry Law, PLLC4out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
From $54,700 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Paralegal in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Synectics Inc.
 
$130,000per year
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INSPYR Solutions
 
$120,000per year
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Gibson Dunn
 
$117,500per year
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DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$112,320per year
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
 
$105,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Paralegals near Houston, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $73,280 per year
  2. Houston, TX
    $71,101 per year
  3. Dallas, TX
    $70,765 per year
  4. Arlington, TX
    $70,387 per year
  5. Plano, TX
    $69,886 per year

Where can a Paralegal earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Paralegal get paid in Houston, TX?

Entry Level Paralegal

Job openings
Average $16.76 per hour

Junior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $59,690 per year

Senior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $77,664 per year

Paralegal Intern

Job openings
Average $21.01 per hour