Paralegal Salary in California
Based on 46K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$72,960
$35.077/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+23.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $105K
46K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,000 |
| 25th percentile | $57,040 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,960 |
| 75th percentile | $95,910 |
| 90th percentile | $105,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,790 |
| 2023 | $75,140 |
| 2024 | $72,960 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,790 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $75,140 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $72,960 | $58,959 |