Hiring a paralegal: the market today
The short answer ·
368 open postings ask for a paralegal as of Sep 25, 2026, from 137 employers. The median advertised minimum is $61,284. 165 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
368open postings
137employers hiring
$61,284median advertised minimum
165new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 235 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a paralegal?
Hard. 137 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Amentum with 36 open postings.
What should I pay a paralegal?
Advertised minimums center on $61,284. Federal staff in series 0950 average $108,093 in actual pay.