Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in California
In California, paralegals and legal assistants earn a median of $72,960 per year.
Median (California)
$72,960
Bottom 10%
$48,000
Top 10%
$105,350
Employed in California
45,740
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, paralegals and legal assistants earn a median of $72,960 — 20% above the national median of $61,010. Locally the range runs $48,000 to $105,350. About 45,740 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 54 states for paralegals and legal assistants pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $99,300) by 36%. State employment of about 45,740 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$61,010
US bottom 10%
$39,710
US top 10%
$98,990
Skills that move pay in this role
- Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Monitoring
- Learning Strategies
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