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Paralegal Salary in Canada

The Canada median is $85,840 per year, with observed city pay up to Toronto at $65,066.

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Paralegal in Canada: read the median against a +12% outlook

The Canada national median for a paralegal is $119,000 a year. Among 4 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $74,400 in Edmonton to $90,200 in Toronto (1.2×).

Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. Common screening skills include Research, Drafting, Organization, and Filing.

A modeled national band runs about $86,900–$158,300 around that midpoint. Express Entry points and provincial licensing can matter more than the cash order. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Canadian city.

Toronto sits -24% vs the national median; Edmonton sits -37%. Relocating inside Canada for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Canada shows about 2.1% CPI in 2025. A paralegal raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby legal titles on this site include Lawyer and Corporate Attorney.

How to use Paralegal pay data in Canada

Start with the national median ($119,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Canada hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: $86,900 (10th) → $119,000 (median) → $158,300 (90th). Toronto’s observed median is $90,200, with a local band about $54,000–$151,000. If an offer is “at the Canada median” but the job is in Toronto, you may still be under local market.

National median
$85,840
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,141
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$65,066
Toronto, ON
Hourly (national)
$41.27
varies by city

Paralegal salary by city in Canada

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Toronto, ON$65,066
Ottawa, ON$59,944
Montreal, QC$55,183
Edmonton, AB$53,668

Paralegal salary in other countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal make in Canada?
The national median is about $119,000 per year. Across 4 observed cities, pay ranges from about $74,400 to $90,200.
Which Canada city pays paralegals the most?
Toronto, ON leads observed metros at about $90,200 per year (-24% vs national).
Which Canada city pays paralegals the least?
Among observed cities, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $74,400 per year.
How many Canada cities have paralegal salary data?
4 metros list observed paralegal percentiles in CAD on this site.
Is paralegal in demand in Canada?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +12% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Canadian industry mix.