As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in Edinburgh, UK is £37,547, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,934 to £44,029, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £33,934
50TH(Median)   £37,547
75TH   £44,029
Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £33,934 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £37,547 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £44,029 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 £37,547 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,129, and a weekly pay of around £722. 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 £35,929 - £38,224, while Intermediate make £36,361 - £38,998, Senior earn £37,169 - £40,449, Specialist earn £37,277 - £40,739, Expert can reach £37,439 - £40,933 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paralegal I £37,277
Intermediate Level Paralegal I £37,740
Senior Level Paralegal I £39,191
Specialist Level Paralegal I £39,482
Expert Level Paralegal I £39,675
£37,277 0 yr
£37,740 < 2 yrs
£39,191 2-4 yrs
£39,482 5-8 yrs
£39,675 > 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 £33,961. And a Paralegal I earns an average annual salary of £36,883.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Paralegal / Legal Assistant I Edinburgh, UK
£25,750
£45,042
Paralegal II Edinburgh, UK
£28,406
£49,679
Paralegal III Edinburgh, UK
£30,705
£53,709
Paralegal , Entry Edinburgh, UK
£25,931
£45,359

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