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Paralegal salary in Seattle, WA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Paralegal make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$85,248
28%
above national average
Average $85,248
Low $54,718
High $132,810

The average salary for a paralegal is $85,248 per year in Seattle, WA. 119 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Paralegal job openings in Seattle, WA

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ECVC Paralegal
Ashurst Perkins Coie3.7out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
$70,930 - $156,610 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Paralegal in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
F5
 
$178,000per year
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Whatnot
 
$167,000per year
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DataAnnotation
 
$114,400per year
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Virtusa
 
$109,200per year
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Ascendo Resources
 
$103,333per year
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BakerHostetler
 
$102,198per year
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Highest paying cities for Paralegals near Seattle, WA

  1. Seattle, WA
    $85,248 per year
  2. Olympia, WA
    $70,976 per year
  3. Everett, WA
    $67,049 per year
  4. Renton, WA
    $66,662 per year
  5. Bellevue, WA
    $66,203 per year

Where can a Paralegal earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Paralegal get paid in Seattle, WA?

Entry Level Paralegal

Job openings
Average $43.19 per hour

Junior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $44,618 per year

Senior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $81,821 per year

Paralegal Intern

Job openings
Average $24.27 per hour