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Paralegal Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$37.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,568/year ($4,964/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,800 Paralegal jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Paralegal salary of $77,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,568 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $77,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,251 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,939 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,882 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,568 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,964 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Massachusetts?
- The median Paralegal salary in Massachusetts is $77,640 per year ($37.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,580 and $96,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $77,640, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $59,568 per year ($4,964 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,800 Paralegal jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.