Hiring a paralegal: the market today
The short answer ·
417 open postings ask for a paralegal as of Nov 11, 2026, from 154 employers. The median advertised pay is $64,263, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 186 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 328 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a paralegal?
Hard. 154 employers are hiring the role right now, led by CGS Federal with 94 open postings.
What should I pay a paralegal?
Advertised pay centers on $64,263. Federal staff in series 0950 average $108,349 in actual pay.
Where is a paralegal being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in the District of Columbia (62), California (35) and Florida (33). Together they hold 31% of its 417 open postings.
Who can help me hire a paralegal?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.