Paralegal Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 6K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$99,300
$47.74/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+68.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $128K
6K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,930 |
| 25th percentile | $72,950 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,300 |
| 75th percentile | $109,320 |
| 90th percentile | $128,100 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,610 |
| 2023 | $95,480 |
| 2024 | $99,300 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $87,610 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $95,480 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $99,300 | $58,959 |