Paralegal Salary in Texas (2026)
$29.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,246/year ($4,354/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,190 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,540 Paralegal jobs in Texas (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Paralegal salary of $62,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $52,246 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $62,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,767 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,246 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,354 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Texas?
- The median Paralegal salary in Texas is $62,310 per year ($29.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,410 and $77,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Texas?
- On the median salary of $62,310, a single filer in Texas takes home about $52,246 per year ($4,354 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 29,540 Paralegal jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.