Paralegal Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median paralegal in the Charlotte area earns $59,870 a year ($28.78 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($62,890) and 4% above the North Carolina median ($57,500). Half of the 4,140 paralegals there earn between $49,110 and $76,110.
Median $59,870
10th: $43,16090th: $99,530
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,160 | $38,570 | $44,740 |
| 25th percentile | $49,110 | $47,640 | $50,340 |
| Median | $59,870 | $57,500 | $62,890 |
| 75th percentile | $76,110 | $71,930 | $80,080 |
| 90th percentile | $99,530 | $84,410 | $101,500 |
| Average | $66,200 | $60,770 | $69,700 |
| Jobs | 4,140 | 13,650 | 392,880 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 42nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for paralegal pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($99,250).
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- Raleigh, NC: $61,880
- San Jose, CA: $99,250
- Seattle, WA: $92,900
- San Francisco, CA: $84,030
- Washington, DC: $81,590
- Denver, CO: $80,500
- Boston, MA: $79,850
- Sacramento, CA: $78,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.