Hourly Wage for Contract Paralegal Salary in the United States

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How much does a Contract Paralegal make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Contract Paralegal in the United States is $33 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $37. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Contract Paralegal II - Legal Aid for Children's Health & Security - Multiple
Lone Star Legal Aid - Beaumont , TX
Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) seeks one Contract Paralegal II - Legal Aid for Children's Health & Security (LACHS) (JP# LACHS 012-2024) for its Beaumont, Longview, Nacogdoches, or Tyler Branch Offices
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Logistics Contract Paralegal
Samsung SDS America - Santa Fe Springs , CA
As a Logistics Contract Paralegal, you will work with the Legal & Compliance team and various business representatives to support contract and project management functions of the company's smart ...
LinkedIn - 63 days ago
Contract IP Litigation/Trial Paralegal - State of California (Hybrid)
Alliance Virtual Solutions - Mountain View , CA
EXCELLANT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED IP LITIGATION PARALEGAL!! This position is a hybrid, contract, 1099 position that is open to Paralegals in California only. Please do not apply if you are not ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
Paralegal & Contract Administrator (GB)
Nature's Way - Green Bay , WI
The Corporate Paralegal / Contract Administrator will perform contracts administration, including, contracts intake, contracts review and drafting, database and process management. The Corporate ...
ZipRecruiter - 23 days ago
Senior Paralegal & Contracts Specialist
Kiewit - Irving , TX
Provide support to Senior Contract Manager for all assigned agreements within his/her area ... Paralegal certification from a nationally accredited paralegal certificate program. * Experience ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Family Law Paralegal
Amtec Global Solutions Inc - San Diego , CA
Paralegal - Family Law Location - Rancho Bernardo Compensation- $30-$32 Hours- 8:00AM-4:30PM M-F FAMILY LAW-PARALEGAL A fast-paced boutique Rancho Bernardo law firm specializing in Family Law has an ...
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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Contract Paralegal in the United States. The average hourly rate for Contract Paralegal ranges from $29 to $37 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $39 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $34.

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