Paralegal Salary in Australia
AU$58,130
per year
per hour
AU$29.41
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$1,800/year
Paralegal - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Paralegal is AU$58,130 per year (AU$29.41 per hour), which is AU$11,758 (-17%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Paralegal can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,730. The highest salaries can exceed AU$72,343.
A Paralegal can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,730. The highest salaries can exceed AU$72,343.
AU$43,730
Low
AU$58,130
Average salary
AU$72,343
High
AU$22.13
Low
AU$29.41
Average salary
AU$36.61
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$0 AU$38,500 AU$77,063 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$43,730 - 72,343 | |
| Bonus | AU$0 - 4,720 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$43,730 - 77,063 |
AU$22.13 AU$7.20 AU$36.61 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$22.13 - 36.61 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$22.13 - 36.61 |
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Paralegal Salary Range
Among Paralegals, Junior Paralegals or Real Estate Paralegals tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced professionals like Senior Paralegals, Litigation Paralegals or Intellectual Property Paralegals enjoy the highest salaries.
Paralegal - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal | AU$79K/year | +36% |
| Litigation Paralegal | AU$76K/year | +31% |
| Family Law Paralegal | AU$74K/year | +28% |
| Senior Paralegal | AU$67K/year | +15% |
| Real Estate Paralegal | AU$45K/year | -23% |
| Junior Paralegal | AU$44K/year | -24% |
Paralegal - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A Junior Paralegal with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$44,000 per year. A mid career Paralegal with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$55,000, while a Senior Paralegal with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$67,000. Paralegals with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$69,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Paralegal in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +19% |
| Senior | ▲ +15% |
| Average Salary | AU$58,130/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Junior | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
75%
75%
Male
25%
25%
Paralegal - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Paralegal job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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