Paralegal Salary in New York
Based on 34K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$68,410
$32.889/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
+10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $116K
34K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,330 |
| 25th percentile | $57,430 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $68,410 |
| 75th percentile | $94,200 |
| 90th percentile | $115,720 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,730 |
| 2023 | $73,740 |
| 2024 | $66,390 |
| 2025 | $68,410 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,730 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $73,740 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $66,390 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $68,410 | $62,104 |