As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in the United Kingdom is $50,650, with an hourly rate of $24, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $45,777 to $59,394, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   $45,777
50TH(Median)   $50,650
75TH   $59,394
Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $45,777 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $50,650 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $59,394 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 $50,650 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $24, a monthly salary of about $4,221, and a weekly pay of around $974. 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 $48,468 - $51,564, while Intermediate make $49,050 - $52,608, Senior earn $50,141 - $54,565, Specialist earn $50,287 - $54,957, Expert can reach $50,505 - $55,218 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paralegal I $50,287
Intermediate Level Paralegal I $50,911
Senior Level Paralegal I $52,869
Specialist Level Paralegal I $53,260
Expert Level Paralegal I $53,521
$50,287 0 yr
$50,911 < 2 yrs
$52,869 2-4 yrs
$53,260 5-8 yrs
$53,521 > 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 $54,702 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers $51,027, and Manchester pays around $48,551 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 $45,814. And a Paralegal I earns an average annual salary of $50,650.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Paralegal / Legal Assistant I
$34,736
$60,761
Paralegal II
$38,319
$67,016
Paralegal III
$41,420
$72,452
Paralegal , Entry
$34,981
$61,189

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