Paralegal Salary in New York
Based on 29K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$66,390
$31.918/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+12.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $106K
29K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,880 |
| 25th percentile | $57,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $66,390 |
| 75th percentile | $89,540 |
| 90th percentile | $105,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,730 |
| 2023 | $73,740 |
| 2024 | $66,390 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,730 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $73,740 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $66,390 | $58,959 |