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Paralegal Salary in Florida (2026)
$29.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,194/year ($4,266/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,000 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 40,950 Paralegal jobs in Florida (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Paralegal salary of $61,000 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $51,194 — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
| Gross (median) | $61,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,140 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,667 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,194 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,266 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Florida?
- The median Paralegal salary in Florida is $61,000 per year ($29.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,230 and $75,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Florida?
- On the median salary of $61,000, a single filer in Florida takes home about $51,194 per year ($4,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.1%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 40,950 Paralegal jobs in Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida.