As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Paralegal Assistant in Denver, CO is $59,809, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,150 weekly, or $4,984 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Paralegal Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Paralegal Assistant in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $48,349 to $71,410. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,810) and 75th percentile ($65,881), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,410 per year. This $12,071 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, Denver Paralegal Assistant often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for Paralegal Assistant job salary. 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
Paralegal Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $48,349 Denver, CO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $53,810 Denver, CO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $59,809 Denver, CO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $65,881 Denver, CO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Paralegal Assistant Salary $71,410 Denver, CO September 01, 2026
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What is a Paralegal Assistant ?

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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  1. This Job:

    Paralegal Assistant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Paralegal II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Paralegal Assistant in Denver, CO. The base salary for Paralegal Assistant ranges from $53,810 to $65,881 with the average base salary of $59,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,947 to $73,365 with the average total cash compensation of $64,964.
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