Paralegal Salary in Kentucky
Based on 3K+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$49,000
$23.558/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-16.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $78K
3K employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,650 |
| 25th percentile | $45,120 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,000 |
| 75th percentile | $61,940 |
| 90th percentile | $77,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,810 |
| 2023 | $49,800 |
| 2024 | $49,000 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,810 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $49,800 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $49,000 | $58,959 |