Average Paralegal Salary in New Jersey

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in New Jersey earns $66,700 per year, which is above the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $32.07 per hour, $2,565 biweekly, or $5,558 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in New Jersey is 21% above the national average, which explains the higher salary levels needed to maintain purchasing power.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$50,000	$24.04
Average (50th)	$66,700	$32.07
Experienced (75th)	$76,700	$36.88
Top Earners (90th)	$86,700	$41.68

Paralegal Salary by City in New Jersey

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Newark	$72,000	$6,000/mo
Jersey City	$68,000	$5,667/mo
Trenton	$65,400	$5,450/mo
Edison	$63,400	$5,283/mo
Princeton	$62,000	$5,167/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1.4%-10.75% (7 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$15.13/hr
Cost of Living Index	1.21 (+21% vs national avg)

Top Employers in New Jersey

Major employers hiring Paralegals in New Jersey include Johnson & Johnson, Prudential, Merck, Campbell Soup, and BD (Becton Dickinson). These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for legal professionals.

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