As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in California is $77,194. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,818 to $86,683, with most professionals earning between $61,192 and $95,322.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $78,588 | $6,549 | $1,511 | $38 |
| Average | $69,986 | $5,832 | $1,346 | $34 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,391 | $5,199 | $1,200 | $30 |
An entry-level Paralegal I with under 1 year experience makes about $75,762. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Paralegal I makes around $76,692. After 2-4 years, the Paralegal I pay rises to about $78,931. Those senior Paralegal I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $79,379, and those Paralegal I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $79,678 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Paralegal I | $75,762 |
| Intermediate Level Paralegal I | $76,692 |
| Senior Level Paralegal I | $78,931 |
| Specialist Level Paralegal I | $79,379 |
| Expert Level Paralegal I | $79,678 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 10% |
| Senior Level | 13% |
| Top Level | 13% |
| Experienced | 14% |
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