Paralegal Salary in Canada

$51,800
per year
per month
$3,190
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,360/year
Profit Sharing
$2,680/year
Bonus
$80/month
Profit Sharing
$170/month

Paralegal - Average Salary

The average salary for a Paralegal is $51,800 per year ($3,190 per month), which is $13,971 (-21%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Paralegal can expect an average starting salary of $34,700. The highest salaries can exceed $80,000.
$34,700
Low
$51,800
Average
$80,000
High
$2,140
Low
$3,190
Average
$4,930
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
$260
$48,400
$97,130
Base Salary$34,700 - 80,000
Bonus$260 - 6,430
Profit Sharing$2,100 - 10,700
Total Pay$37,060 - 97,130
$20
$2,990
$5,990
Base Salary$2,140 - 4,930
Bonus$20 - 400
Profit Sharing$130 - 660
Total Pay$2,290 - 5,990

Paralegal Salary Range

Low
$34,700
Average
$51,800
Senior
$67,400
High
$80,000
Low
$2,140
Average
$3,190
Senior
$4,160
High
$4,930

Paralegal - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Paralegal with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $34,700 per year. A mid career Paralegal with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $50,200, while a Senior Paralegal with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $67,400. Paralegals with more than 20 years of experience earn $73,500 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Paralegal

Late Career▲ +42%
Senior▲ +30%
Average Salary$51,800/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -33%

Gender Breakdown

Female
87%
Male
13%

Paralegal - Jobs by Location

Paralegal - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Paralegal jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Paralegal

How much does a Paralegal make in Canada?
A Paralegal in Canada earns an average of $51,800 gross per year, which is about $3,190 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Paralegal updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Paralegal in Canada?
The starting salary of a Paralegal in Canada is around $34,700 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Paralegal in Canada?
The highest salary of a Paralegal in Canada can reach and exceed $80,000 gross per year.
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