Paralegal Salary in the UK

£34,800
per year
per month
£2,270
per month
per year

Paralegal - Average Salary

The average salary for a Paralegal is £34,800 gross per year (£2,270 net per month), which is £5,200 (+18%) higher than the UK's national average salary.
A Paralegal can expect an average starting salary of £19,600. The highest salaries can exceed £65,000.
£19,600
Low
£34,800
Average salary
£65,000
High
£1,410
Low
£2,270
Average salary
£3,850
High

Paralegal Salary Range

Trainee
£14,000
Low
£19,600
Average salary
£34,800
Experienced
£47,200
High
£65,000
Trainee
£1,090
Low
£1,410
Average salary
£2,270
Experienced
£2,970
High
£3,850
Among paralegals, Non-Graduate Paralegals or Junior Graduate Paralegals have the lowest salaries, while Senior Paralegals in large cities tend to have the highest salaries.

Paralegal - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Paralegal£47K/year
+36% 
Graduate Entry-Level Paralegal£20K/year
 -42%
Junior Paralegal£18K/year
 -49%
Non-Graduate Paralegal£17K/year
 -52%

Paralegal - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Paralegal with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of £19,600 gross per year. A mid career Paralegal with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of £33,100, while an experienced Paralegal with 10-20 years of experience makes on average £47,200. Paralegals with more than 20 years of experience earn £52,300 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Paralegal

Late Career▲ +50%
Experienced▲ +36%
Average Salary£34,800/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -44%

Gender Breakdown

Female
61%
Male
39%

Paralegal - Jobs by Location

Paralegal - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Paralegal jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Paralegal

How much does a Paralegal make in the UK?
A Paralegal in the UK earns an average of £34,800 gross per year, which is about £2,270 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Paralegal updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Paralegal in the UK?
The starting salary of a Paralegal in the UK is around £19,600 gross per year. Non-Graduate Paralegals or Junior Graduate Paralegals usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Paralegal in the UK?
The highest salary of a Paralegal in the UK can reach and exceed £65,000 gross per year. Senior Paralegals in large cities usually have the highest salaries.
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