As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in Leeds, UK is £35,796, with an hourly rate of £17, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £32,351 to £41,975, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £32,351
50TH(Median)   £35,796
75TH   £41,975
Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £32,351 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £35,796 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £41,975 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 £35,796 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £17, a monthly salary of about £2,983, and a weekly pay of around £688. 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 £34,253 - £36,441, while Intermediate make £34,665 - £37,179, Senior earn £35,436 - £38,563, Specialist earn £35,539 - £38,839, Expert can reach £35,693 - £39,024 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paralegal I £35,539
Intermediate Level Paralegal I £35,980
Senior Level Paralegal I £37,364
Specialist Level Paralegal I £37,640
Expert Level Paralegal I £37,825
£35,539 0 yr
£35,980 < 2 yrs
£37,364 2-4 yrs
£37,640 5-8 yrs
£37,825 > 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 £32,377. And a Paralegal I earns an average annual salary of £36,883.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
Paralegal / Legal Assistant I Leeds, UK
£24,549
£42,941
Paralegal II Leeds, UK
£27,081
£47,362
Paralegal III Leeds, UK
£29,273
£51,204
Paralegal , Entry Leeds, UK
£24,722
£43,244

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