How much money does a paralegal make?
It depends on a variety of factors. According to the 2004 National Utilization and Compensation Survey Report published by the National Association of Legal Assistants, the top three factors that determine a paralegal’s compensation (salary plus bonus) are level of general education, population of the city, and years of experience. In 2004, the national average compensation of a paralegal was $46,862, the national average compensation of a paralegal with five or less years of experience was $35,434, and the regional average compensation of a paralegal in the plains states was $42,694.
