As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Immigration Paralegal in the US is $63,293, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,217 weekly, or $5,274 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Immigration Paralegal in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Immigration Paralegal in the US vary widely, spanning from $51,149 to $75,557. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,936) and 75th percentile ($69,713), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,557 per year. This $12,777 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Microsoft Word, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Immigration Paralegal often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 76 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Immigration Paralegal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Immigration Paralegal Salary $51,149 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Immigration Paralegal Salary $56,936 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Immigration Paralegal Salary $63,293 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Immigration Paralegal Salary $69,713 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Immigration Paralegal Salary $75,557 US January 01, 2026
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A paralegal is an individual who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible. Paralegals perform tasks requiring knowledge of the law and legal procedures, but the exact nature of their work and limitations that the law places on the tasks they are allowed to undertake vary between nations and jurisdictions. A paralegal is not a lawyer but is typically employed by a law office or internal legal department of a company; paralegals are typically...

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    Immigration Paralegal

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Paralegal II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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