The average paralegal salary in Australia is $80,000 per year or $41.03 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $72,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $95,473 per year. This was published by Talent in 2024.
Further study reveals the following salaries which can be expected from working as a Paralegal in different legal sectors:
Paralegal – Personal Injury 60,000 – 70,000 Sydney
Paralegal – Public Liability 50,000 – 70,000 Sydney
Paralegal Admin Assistant 30,000 – 40,000 Sydney
Corporate Paralegal 50,000 – 59,000 Sydney
Commercial Paralegal 50,000 – 55,000 Sydney
Paralegal, PA 60,000 – 70,000 Melbourne
Leasing Paralegal 80,000 Brisbane
Senior Property Paralegal 68,000 Brisbane
Paralegal Wages in Canada
The average salary for a Paralegal in Canada is C$51,967 according to PayScale in 2021.
Paralegal Wages in the UK
According to Net Salary Calculator in 2013, "The average paralegal salary in the UK is £19,037. This is calculated on the basis of different levels of paralegal jobs in the UK. Besides, the salaries can be considerably higher and vary a lot in cities like London, Brighton, Birmingham, Manchester. It is also a fact that your salary will depend on whether you are a real estate, litigation, certified or senior paralegal. Usually the starting paralegal salary is around £13,000-£14,000 for an entry level or junior paralegal. However, this salary scale can be around £23,000-£28,000 for a senior paralegal."
Temporary Legal Secretaries and Freelance Paralegals can earn up to £20.00 per hour.
If you are just starting out, you can expect an entry level paralegal wage. However, the amount will depend on whether you are working in one of the cities or within a local law firm.
