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Paralegal Salary in New York (2026)
$32.89 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,859/year ($4,488/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $115,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,220 Paralegal jobs in New York (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Paralegal salary of $68,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,859 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $68,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,220 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,233 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,097 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,859 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,488 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in New York?
- The median Paralegal salary in New York is $68,410 per year ($32.89 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,430 and $94,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in New York?
- On the median salary of $68,410, a single filer in New York takes home about $53,859 per year ($4,488 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 34,220 Paralegal jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.