As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in California is $75,189. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,509 to $83,092, with most professionals earning between $60,517 and $90,288.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $83,092 | $6,924 | $1,598 | $40 |
| Average | $75,189 | $6,266 | $1,446 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $67,509 | $5,626 | $1,298 | $32 |
An entry-level Paralegal I with under 1 year experience makes about $74,616. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Paralegal I makes around $75,425. After 2-4 years, the Paralegal I pay rises to about $77,195. Those senior Paralegal I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $77,548, and those Paralegal I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $77,784 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Paralegal I | $74,616 |
| Intermediate Level Paralegal I | $75,425 |
| Senior Level Paralegal I | $77,195 |
| Specialist Level Paralegal I | $77,548 |
| Expert Level Paralegal I | $77,784 |
| Entry Level | 9% |
| Mid Level | 11% |
| Senior Level | 13% |
| Top Level | 14% |
| Experienced | 14% |
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