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Paralegal Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$30.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,827/year ($4,236/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $86,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,630 Paralegal jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Paralegal salary of $63,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,827 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $63,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,410 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,839 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$2,174 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,827 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,236 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Nebraska?
- The median Paralegal salary in Nebraska is $63,250 per year ($30.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,390 and $73,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $63,250, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $50,827 per year ($4,236 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,630 Paralegal jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.