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Paralegal Salary in Georgia (2026)
$30.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,703/year ($4,142/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,160 Paralegal jobs in Georgia (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Paralegal salary of $62,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,703 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $62,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,308 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,774 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$2,616 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,703 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,142 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Georgia?
- The median Paralegal salary in Georgia is $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,940 and $81,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $62,400, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $49,703 per year ($4,142 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 14,160 Paralegal jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.