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Paralegal Salary in Colorado (2026)
$37.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,105/year ($5,092/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,620 Paralegal jobs in Colorado (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Paralegal salary of $78,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,105 — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
| Gross (median) | $78,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,372 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,982 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,732 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,105 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Colorado?
- The median Paralegal salary in Colorado is $78,190 per year ($37.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,560 and $95,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $78,190, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $61,105 per year ($5,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.9%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 5,620 Paralegal jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.