Paralegal Salary by Country
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+12%
projected growth
Category
Legal
Paralegal salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $72,400 | $6,000 |
 United Kingdom | $91,032 | $7,631 |
 Canada | $84,009 | $6,989 |
 Australia | $104,096 | $8,675 |
 Germany | $100,138 | $8,326 |
 France | $87,820 | $7,299 |
 Netherlands | $103,674 | $8,668 |
 Switzerland | $112,568 | $9,391 |
 Singapore | $99,811 | $8,356 |
 India | $15,184 | $1,265 |
 Japan | $64,122 | $5,343 |
 South Korea | $73,721 | $6,143 |
 Poland | $72,587 | $6,049 |
 Brazil | $32,084 | $2,680 |
 United Arab Emirates | $63,172 | $5,255 |
 Mexico | $34,830 | $2,901 |
 Ireland | $89,987 | $7,527 |
 Spain | $70,941 | $5,931 |
 Italy | $69,002 | $5,703 |
 Sweden | $95,907 | $7,989 |
 Norway | $137,031 | $11,423 |
 Denmark | $99,065 | $8,255 |
 Belgium | $102,875 | $8,554 |
 Austria | $85,653 | $7,185 |
 Portugal | $51,780 | $4,334 |
 Finland | $80,065 | $6,729 |
 China | $53,098 | $4,425 |
 Hong Kong | $74,237 | $6,186 |
 New Zealand | $67,364 | $5,642 |
 Indonesia | $12,884 | $1,074 |
 Philippines | $12,299 | $1,025 |
 Vietnam | $13,545 | $1,129 |
 Thailand | $26,994 | $2,250 |
 Malaysia | $39,559 | $3,293 |
 Israel | $84,675 | $7,073 |
 Saudi Arabia | $44,800 | $3,733 |
 Turkey | $32,748 | $2,728 |
 Argentina | $12,858 | $1,071 |
 Colombia | $24,848 | $2,071 |
 South Africa | $24,889 | $2,073 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
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Required skills
ResearchDraftingOrganizationFilingAttention
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paralegal make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 354.760.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 232.820.000 in Indonesia; ₩110,680,000 in South Korea, and more.
- Which country pays paralegals the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 354.760.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays paralegals the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 45 400 € per year (local currency).
- Is paralegal a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade.
- What skills do paralegals need?
- Common skills include Research, Drafting, Organization, Filing, Attention. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other legal jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Lawyer, Corporate Attorney. Compare pay on each job page.