Paralegal Salary in North Carolina
Based on 14K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$57,500
$27.644/hr
vs National Average
$62,104
-7.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $84K
14K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,570 |
| 25th percentile | $47,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,500 |
| 75th percentile | $71,930 |
| 90th percentile | $84,410 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,340 |
| 2023 | $52,000 |
| 2024 | $49,390 |
| 2025 | $57,500 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $51,340 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $49,390 | $58,959 |
| 2025 | $57,500 | $62,104 |