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Paralegal Salary in Virginia (2026)
$30.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,677/year ($4,223/month) for a single filer
Paralegal pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,250 Paralegal jobs in Virginia (occupation code 23-2011, “Paralegals and Legal Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Paralegal salary of $63,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,677 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $63,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,499 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,895 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,919 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,677 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,223 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Paralegal make in Virginia?
- The median Paralegal salary in Virginia is $63,990 per year ($30.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,050 and $81,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $63,990, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $50,677 per year ($4,223 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Paralegal jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 10,250 Paralegal jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.