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Senior paralegal salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Senior Paralegal make in the United States?

Average base salary

$85,787
Average $85,787
Low $57,238
High $128,574

The average salary for a senior paralegal is $85,787 per year in the United States. 840 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Senior Paralegal job openings in United States

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Senior Paralegal
UWM2.8out of 5 stars.
Pontiac, MI
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Paralegal in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
 
$190,000per year
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PlayStation
 
$166,100per year
MLG Attorneys at Law
 
$165,000per year
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
 
$157,134per year
OCI
 
$152,500per year
Pinterest
 
$150,740per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Paralegals near United States

  1. Washington, DC
    $107,952 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $107,110 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $97,399 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $94,005 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $79,055 per year

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Entry Level Paralegal

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Average $36.18 per hour