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Paralegal Salary in Arizona (2026)
$29.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,561/year ($4,213/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,250 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,890 Paralegal jobs in Arizona (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Paralegal salary of $61,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,561 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $61,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,216 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,715 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,138 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,561 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,213 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Arizona?
- The median Paralegal salary in Arizona is $61,630 per year ($29.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,840 and $79,250.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $61,630, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $50,561 per year ($4,213 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,890 Paralegal jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.