How Much Does a Paralegal I Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Paralegal I in the United Kingdom is £36,883, with an hourly rate of £18, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £33,334 to £43,250, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH   £33,334
50TH(Median)   £36,883
75TH   £43,250
Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £33,334 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £36,883 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary £43,250 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
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How Much Does a Paralegal I Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£33,334
Average £36,883/year
£43,250
£2,778
Average £3,074/month
£3,604
£641
Average £709/week
£832
£16
Average £18/hour
£21
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile £43,250 £3,604 £832 £21
Average £36,883 £3,074 £709 £18
25th Percentile £33,334 £2,778 £641 £16

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 £36,883 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £18, a monthly salary of about £3,074, and a weekly pay of around £709. 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 £35,294 - £37,548, while Intermediate make £35,718 - £38,308, Senior earn £36,512 - £39,734, Specialist earn £36,618 - £40,019, Expert can reach £36,777 - £40,209 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Paralegal I £36,618
Intermediate Level Paralegal I £37,073
Senior Level Paralegal I £38,499
Specialist Level Paralegal I £38,784
Expert Level Paralegal I £38,974
£36,618 0 yr
£37,073 < 2 yrs
£38,499 2-4 yrs
£38,784 5-8 yrs
£38,974 > 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.

London
£39,834
Brighton and Hove
£37,157
Manchester
£35,354
Liverpool
£35,212
Leicester
£34,873
Birmingham
£34,615

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 £33,361. And a Paralegal I earns an average annual salary of £36,883.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Paralegal / Legal Assistant I
£25,294
£44,246
Paralegal II
£27,904
£48,800
Paralegal III
£30,162
£52,759
Paralegal , Entry
£25,473
£44,557

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