As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in Cardiff, UK is £37,032, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,469 to £43,425, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,469
50TH(Median)   £37,032
75TH   £43,425
Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £33,469 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £37,032 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £43,425 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Paralegal I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Paralegal I salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Paralegal I is about £37,032 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,086, and a weekly pay of around £712. Click the switch button below to see more details about Paralegal I hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Paralegal Is Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Paralegal I's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £35,437 - £37,700, while Intermediate make £35,862 - £38,464, Senior earn £36,660 - £39,895, Specialist earn £36,766 - £40,181, Expert can reach £36,926 - £40,372 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paralegal I £36,766
Intermediate Level Paralegal I £37,223
Senior Level Paralegal I £38,654
Specialist Level Paralegal I £38,941
Expert Level Paralegal I £39,132
£36,766 0 yr
£37,223 < 2 yrs
£38,654 2-4 yrs
£38,941 5-8 yrs
£39,132 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 1%
Intermediate Level 1%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 5%
Expert Level 6%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Paralegal I?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Paralegal I are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £39,834 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £37,157, and Manchester pays around £35,354 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Paralegal / Legal Assistant I or Paralegal I?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Paralegal / Legal Assistant I makes less than a Paralegal I. A Paralegal / Legal Assistant I earns an average annual salary of £33,496. And a Paralegal I earns an average annual salary of £36,883.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Paralegal / Legal Assistant I Cardiff, UK
£25,397
£44,425
Paralegal II Cardiff, UK
£28,017
£48,998
Paralegal III Cardiff, UK
£30,284
£52,973
Paralegal , Entry Cardiff, UK
£25,576
£44,738

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