verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Paralegal Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$62,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.00/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
14,160
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,802 #20 of 51

Paralegal pay in Georgia, explained

Paralegals in Georgia earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $39,530, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $101,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $62,400 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $62,400 is worth about $64,802 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #20 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,530
$19.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,400
$30.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,210
$48.66/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $62,400 $64,802
Florida $61,000 $58,986 +$1,400
Tennessee $58,820 $64,025 +$3,580
North Carolina $57,500 $60,959 +$4,900
South Carolina $53,880 $57,473 +$8,520
Alabama $47,260 $53,207 +$15,140

Paralegal in Georgia: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Georgia?

Paralegals in Georgia earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Georgia pay paralegals well?

At $62,400, Georgia pays 1% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 14,160 work in the state.

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