What are the main factors that influence an Administrative Paralegal's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Administrative Paralegal?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Administrative Paralegal roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Administrative Paralegal's salary?

An Administrative Paralegal's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,649 for beginners, reaching about $49,746 at mid-level, and approach $50,771 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Administrative Paralegal?

Administrative Paralegal salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Administrative Paralegal roles are District of Columbia $55,359, California $55,149, Massachusetts $54,414. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Administrative Paralegal roles make?

Salaries for Administrative Paralegal level roles vary by specialization: Paralegal Manager: $119,525; Paralegal Support Associate IV: $97,900; Research Paralegal Supervisor: $93,900; Paralegal Team Leader: $93,810; Paralegal Support Associate III: $89,000.

Administrative Paralegal Salary in Virginia

How much does an Administrative Paralegal make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Administrative Paralegal in Virginia is $50,349 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Administrative Paralegal's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,643
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,545 to $54,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,170

10% $41,170

50% (Median) $50,349

90% $58,643

Administrative Paralegal Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,690	$4,558	$1,052	$26
Average	$50,349	$4,196	$968	$24
25th Percentile	$45,545	$3,795	$876	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Administrative Paralegal Salaries

An Administrative Paralegal's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Administrative Paralegal Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Administrative Paralegal's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,649
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,888
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $49,746
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,651
Expert (over 8 years): $50,771

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Administrative Paralegal	less than 1 year	$48,649
Early Career Level Administrative Paralegal	1-2 years	$48,888
Mid-Level Level Administrative Paralegal	2-4 years	$49,746
Senior-Level Level Administrative Paralegal	5-8 years	$50,651
Expert Level Administrative Paralegal	over 8 years	$50,771

How Do Administrative Paralegal Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Administrative Paralegals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,359.
California: $55,149.
Massachusetts: $54,414.

District of Columbia $55,359 California $55,149 Massachusetts $54,414 Washington $54,214 New Jersey $54,194 Alaska $54,124 Connecticut $53,434 New York $53,154

Hawaii $52,259 Rhode Island $51,839 Maryland $51,554 Minnesota $51,164 Colorado $51,014 Illinois $50,964 Oregon $50,774 Delaware $50,634

New Hampshire $50,546 Virginia $50,349 Pennsylvania $49,774 Nevada $49,484 North Dakota $49,389 Michigan $49,239 Wisconsin $49,184 Vermont $49,074

Texas $48,769 Maine $48,749 Arizona $48,719 Ohio $48,684 Georgia $48,224 Indiana $47,994 Wyoming $47,949 Utah $47,879

Iowa $47,849 Kansas $47,609 Louisiana $47,539 North Carolina $47,514 Missouri $47,504 Florida $47,309 Montana $47,204 Nebraska $47,104

Kentucky $47,049 South Carolina $46,849 Tennessee $46,724 Idaho $46,674 New Mexico $46,309 Oklahoma $46,229 Alabama $45,934 South Dakota $45,439

Arkansas $45,169 West Virginia $45,024 Mississippi $44,589

Top Paying Cities for Administrative Paralegal

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $46,304
Lambsburg: $46,403
Laurel Fork: $46,455

Ivanhoe, VA $46,304

Lambsburg, VA $46,403

Laurel Fork, VA $46,455

Marion, VA $46,063

Max Meadows, VA $46,378

Meadowview, VA $45,648

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $46,018

Rocky Gap, VA $46,043

Ruther Glen, VA $48,569

Sealston, VA $49,826

Sharps, VA $48,356

Spotsylvania, VA $49,023

Sparta, VA $48,766

Stafford, VA $51,265

Stratford, VA $49,302

Tappahannock, VA $48,655

Thornburg, VA $49,184

Unionville, VA $48,386

Village, VA $48,594

Warsaw, VA $48,766

Weems, VA $47,809

Sandy Point, VA $48,830

White Stone, VA $47,676

Wicomico Church, VA $48,024

Woodford, VA $48,984

Zacata, VA $49,149

Winchester, VA $48,918

Bentonville, VA $48,499

Berryville, VA $49,624

Boyce, VA $49,714

Brucetown, VA $48,951

Chester Gap, VA $49,425

Clear Brook, VA $48,705

Cross Junction, VA $47,125

Fishers Hill, VA $47,802

Flint Hill, VA $49,157

Front Royal, VA $49,185

Gore, VA $47,389

Hume, VA $49,821

Huntly, VA $49,239

Strasburg, VA $47,616

Linden, VA $49,942

Markham, VA $49,931

Maurertown, VA $46,968

Middletown, VA $48,546

Millwood, VA $49,626

Rileyville, VA $47,956

Earlysville, VA $47,253

Esmont, VA $46,816

Faber, VA $46,608

Fishersville, VA $47,042

Free Union, VA $47,175

Gordonsville, VA $47,669

Greenwood, VA $46,985

Ivy, VA $47,273

Keene, VA $47,005

Keswick, VA $47,366

Locust Dale, VA $47,883

Lovingston, VA $46,108

Lyndhurst, VA $46,456

Montpelier Station, VA $47,681

Nellysford, VA $46,510

North Garden, VA $46,959

Orange, VA $48,147

Palmyra, VA $47,387

Piney River, VA $45,894

Quinque, VA $47,373

Roseland, VA $46,070

Ruckersville, VA $47,354

Schuyler, VA $46,651

Shipman, VA $46,101

Somerset, VA $47,683

Stanardsville, VA $47,216

Troy, VA $47,439

Tyro, VA $46,196

Waynesboro, VA $47,114

White Hall, VA $47,198

Woodberry Forest, VA $47,867

Achilles, VA $47,140

Amelia Court House, VA $48,015

Ark, VA $47,440

Arvonia, VA $47,019

Ashland, VA $48,482

Aylett, VA $48,505

Barhamsville, VA $47,807

Beaumont, VA $48,004

Beaverdam, VA $48,478

Bena, VA $47,126

Bohannon, VA $47,319

Bremo Bluff, VA $47,324

Bruington, VA $48,408

Bumpass, VA $48,405

Cardinal, VA $47,340

Cartersville, VA $47,716

Charles City, VA $48,106

Christchurch, VA $47,713

Church View, VA $47,824

Cobbs Creek, VA $47,472

Columbia, VA $47,592

Crozier, VA $48,324

Cumberland, VA $47,327

Deltaville, VA $47,511

Diggs, VA $47,338

Redwood, VA $46,069

Rich Creek, VA $46,226

Ridgeway, VA $46,548

Riner, VA $46,222

Ripplemead, VA $46,101

Rocky Mount, VA $46,111

Salem, VA $45,886

Sandy Level, VA $46,209

Shawsville, VA $46,027

Spencer, VA $46,537

Staffordsville, VA $46,305

Stanleytown, VA $46,625

Stuart, VA $46,525

Thaxton, VA $45,972

Troutville, VA $45,955

Union Hall, VA $46,119

Vesta, VA $46,466

Villamont, VA $45,949

Vinton, VA $45,863

Wirtz, VA $45,977

Woolwine, VA $46,433

Bristol, VA $44,732

Abingdon, VA $45,395

Andover, VA $45,260

Appalachia, VA $45,260

Bee, VA $45,819

Ben Hur, VA $45,448

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,857

Birchleaf, VA $45,865

Blackwater, VA $44,913

Castlewood, VA $45,044

Cleveland, VA $45,591

Clinchco, VA $45,824

Clintwood, VA $45,772

Coeburn, VA $45,336

Damascus, VA $45,751

Dante, VA $45,593

Davenport, VA $45,909

Dryden, VA $45,004

Duffield, VA $44,623

Dungannon, VA $44,785

East Stone Gap, VA $44,951

Ewing, VA $46,022

Fort Blackmore, VA $44,499

Gate City, VA $44,195

Haysi, VA $46,087

Hiltons, VA $44,299

Honaker, VA $45,845

Jonesville, VA $45,559

Keokee, VA $45,137

Lebanon, VA $45,414

Mc Clure, VA $45,602

Mendota, VA $44,746

Nickelsville, VA $44,558

Nora, VA $45,482

Norton, VA $45,309

Pennington Gap, VA $45,126

Pound, VA $45,496

Rosedale, VA $45,795

Rose Hill, VA $45,942

Saint Charles, VA $45,391

Saint Paul, VA $45,331

Weber City, VA $44,060

Whitetop, VA $45,930

Wise, VA $45,430

Pulaski, VA $46,423

Atkins, VA $46,031

Austinville, VA $46,403

Barren Springs, VA $46,443

Bastian, VA $46,038

Bland, VA $46,146

Broadford, VA $45,990

Cana, VA $46,474

Ceres, VA $45,994

Chilhowie, VA $45,978

Cripple Creek, VA $46,186

Crockett, VA $46,175

Draper, VA $46,385

Dugspur, VA $46,419

Elk Creek, VA $46,154

Emory, VA $45,848

Fancy Gap, VA $46,434

Fries, VA $46,309

Galax, VA $46,384

Glade Spring, VA $45,757

Rural Retreat, VA $46,117

Saltville, VA $45,998

Speedwell, VA $46,147

Sugar Grove, VA $46,042

Tannersville, VA $45,962

Troutdale, VA $46,010

Willis, VA $46,394

Woodlawn, VA $46,413

Wytheville, VA $46,282

Staunton, VA $47,057

Augusta Springs, VA $46,858

Bacova, VA $46,638

Blue Grass, VA $46,656

Brownsburg, VA $46,378

Buena Vista, VA $45,998

Churchville, VA $47,188

Clifton Forge, VA $46,480

Covington, VA $46,228

Craigsville, VA $46,863

Crimora, VA $47,236

Deerfield, VA $46,900

Doe Hill, VA $46,860

Fairfield, VA $46,309

Fort Defiance, VA $47,271

Glen Wilton, VA $46,304

Goshen, VA $46,661

Greenville, VA $46,632

Grottoes, VA $47,280

Head Waters, VA $46,937

Hot Springs, VA $46,508

Iron Gate, VA $46,560

Lexington, VA $46,391

Low Moor, VA $46,451

Mc Dowell, VA $46,878

Middlebrook, VA $46,644

Millboro, VA $46,680

Mint Spring, VA $46,878

Montebello, VA $46,219

Monterey, VA $46,743

Mount Sidney, VA $47,292

Mustoe, VA $46,821

New Hope, VA $47,264

Port Republic, VA $47,254

Raphine, VA $46,434

Rockbridge Baths, VA $46,480

Selma, VA $46,497

Steeles Tavern, VA $46,529

Stuarts Draft, VA $46,703

Swoope, VA $46,974

Verona, VA $47,292

Vesuvius, VA $46,115

Warm Springs, VA $46,652

West Augusta, VA $47,002

Weyers Cave, VA $47,303

Williamsville, VA $46,904

Lynchburg, VA $45,309

Altavista, VA $45,739

Alton, VA $46,739

Amherst, VA $45,617

Appomattox, VA $45,699

Bedford, VA $45,978

Big Island, VA $45,726

Blairs, VA $46,728

Brookneal, VA $45,920

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,887

Callands, VA $46,502

Chatham, VA $46,540

Clifford, VA $45,687

Clover, VA $46,625

Cluster Springs, VA $46,884

Coleman Falls, VA $45,497

Concord, VA $45,372

Crystal Hill, VA $46,553

Danville, VA $46,765

Hillsville, VA $46,474

Carson, VA $48,265

Hiwassee, VA $46,322

Independence, VA $46,161

Annandale, VA $54,924

Burke, VA $54,410

Dumfries, VA $52,817

Dunn Loring, VA $54,995

Fairfax, VA $54,173

Fairfax Station, VA $54,026

Falls Church, VA $55,043

Fort Belvoir, VA $54,377

Great Falls, VA $54,175

Greenway, VA $55,042

Lorton, VA $54,070

Merrifield, VA $54,868

Mc Lean, VA $55,037

West Mclean, VA $55,042

Mount Vernon, VA $54,581

Newington, VA $54,456

Dry Fork, VA $46,637

Brooke, VA $50,892

Evington, VA $45,561

Forest, VA $45,472

Gladstone, VA $45,739

Gladys, VA $45,740

Glasgow, VA $46,032

Goode, VA $45,622

Gretna, VA $46,208

Halifax, VA $46,725

Howardsville, VA $46,650

Hurt, VA $45,950

Java, VA $46,486

Ararat, VA $46,463

Axton, VA $46,606

Bassett, VA $46,573

Belspring, VA $46,331

Bent Mountain, VA $45,938

Blacksburg, VA $46,112

Blue Ridge, VA $45,922

Boones Mill, VA $45,905

Buchanan, VA $46,077

Callaway, VA $46,025

Christiansburg, VA $46,117

Cascade, VA $46,566

Catawba, VA $45,999

Check, VA $46,097

Claudville, VA $46,435

Cloverdale, VA $45,837

Collinsville, VA $46,727

Copper Hill, VA $46,036

Critz, VA $46,510

Daleville, VA $45,884

Dublin, VA $46,355

Eagle Rock, VA $46,210

Eggleston, VA $46,262

Elliston, VA $45,989

Ferrum, VA $46,283

Fieldale, VA $46,661

Fincastle, VA $46,027

Floyd, VA $46,286

Glade Hill, VA $46,080

Glen Lyn, VA $46,115

Goodview, VA $45,917

Hardy, VA $45,898

Henry, VA $46,352

Huddleston, VA $46,069

Keeling, VA $46,681

Chester, VA $48,492

Chesterfield, VA $48,463

Church Road, VA $48,303

Colonial Heights, VA $48,512

Courtland, VA $47,346

Dendron, VA $47,488

Dewitt, VA $48,148

Dinwiddie, VA $48,280

Disputanta, VA $48,319

Dolphin, VA $47,619

Drewryville, VA $47,242

Ebony, VA $46,916

Elberon, VA $47,292

Emporia, VA $47,349

Ford, VA $48,191

Franklin, VA $47,200

Freeman, VA $47,609

Gasburg, VA $47,017

Hopewell, VA $48,412

Ivor, VA $47,276

Jarratt, VA $47,758

Lawrenceville, VA $47,443

Mc Kenney, VA $48,022

Meredithville, VA $47,374

Newsoms, VA $47,044

Prince George, VA $48,457

Rawlings, VA $47,837

Sedley, VA $47,409

Skippers, VA $47,160

Spring Grove, VA $47,745

Stony Creek, VA $48,020

Surry, VA $47,176

Sussex, VA $47,912

Sutherland, VA $48,417

Valentines, VA $47,061

Wakefield, VA $47,470

Warfield, VA $47,876

Waverly, VA $47,843

White Plains, VA $47,035

Wilsons, VA $48,048

Yale, VA $47,718

Zuni, VA $47,258

Claremont, VA $47,809

Farmville, VA $46,912

Baskerville, VA $46,835

Indian Valley, VA $46,354

Mc Coy, VA $46,253

Martinsville, VA $46,650

Meadows Of Dan, VA $46,478

Moneta, VA $45,993

Montvale, VA $45,993

Narrows, VA $46,254

Newbern, VA $46,294

New Castle, VA $46,029

Newport, VA $46,134

New River, VA $46,422

Oriskany, VA $46,119

Paint Bank, VA $46,046

Parrott, VA $46,275

Patrick Springs, VA $46,563

Pearisburg, VA $46,300

Pembroke, VA $46,299

Penhook, VA $46,233

Pilot, VA $46,133

Pittsville, VA $46,210

Radford, VA $46,370

Long Island, VA $45,913

Lowry, VA $45,709

Lynch Station, VA $45,918

Madison Heights, VA $45,310

Monroe, VA $45,536

Naruna, VA $45,775

Nathalie, VA $46,328

Natural Bridge, VA $46,178

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,979

Nelson, VA $46,956

Norwood, VA $45,914

Ringgold, VA $46,698

Rustburg, VA $45,415

Scottsburg, VA $46,789

Scottsville, VA $47,042

South Boston, VA $46,830

Spout Spring, VA $45,498

Sutherlin, VA $46,702

Sweet Briar, VA $45,444

Vernon Hill, VA $46,647

Virgilina, VA $46,844

Wingina, VA $46,186

Amonate, VA $46,084

Bandy, VA $45,983

Big Rock, VA $46,233

Bishop, VA $45,987

Bluefield, VA $46,129

Boissevain, VA $46,016

Breaks, VA $46,157

Burkes Garden, VA $46,034

Cedar Bluff, VA $46,102

Doran, VA $46,291

Falls Mills, VA $46,016

Grundy, VA $46,310

Horsepen, VA $46,005

Hurley, VA $46,072

Jewell Ridge, VA $46,102

Keen Mountain, VA $46,282

Mavisdale, VA $46,106

Maxie, VA $46,242

North Tazewell, VA $46,095

Oakwood, VA $46,308

Pilgrims Knob, VA $46,182

Pocahontas, VA $46,031

Pounding Mill, VA $46,166

Raven, VA $46,269

Red Ash, VA $46,312

Richlands, VA $46,286

Rowe, VA $46,123

Shortt Gap, VA $46,226

Swords Creek, VA $46,110

Tazewell, VA $46,022

Vansant, VA $46,111

Whitewood, VA $46,116

Wolford, VA $46,124

Boydton, VA $46,936

Bracey, VA $47,056

Brodnax, VA $47,237

Buckingham, VA $46,410

Burkeville, VA $47,128

Charlotte Court House, VA $46,453

Chase City, VA $46,694

Clarksville, VA $47,019

Crewe, VA $47,429

Cullen, VA $46,315

Dillwyn, VA $46,873

Drakes Branch, VA $46,689

Dundas, VA $47,383

Evergreen, VA $45,744

Fort Mitchell, VA $46,688

Green Bay, VA $46,868

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,983

Kenbridge, VA $47,130

Keysville, VA $46,684

La Crosse, VA $46,984

Lunenburg, VA $46,773

Meherrin, VA $46,778

Nottoway, VA $47,356

Pamplin, VA $46,160

Phenix, VA $45,951

Prospect, VA $46,450

Randolph, VA $46,529

Red House, VA $45,817

Red Oak, VA $46,754

Rice, VA $47,188

Saxe, VA $46,653

Skipwith, VA $46,787

South Hill, VA $46,966

Victoria, VA $46,938

Wylliesburg, VA $46,712

Roanoke, VA $45,804

Wachapreague, VA $47,560

Wardtown, VA $47,468

Wattsville, VA $47,605

Willis Wharf, VA $47,546

Windsor, VA $47,141

Withams, VA $47,567

Norfolk, VA $46,899

Newport News, VA $47,004

Fort Eustis, VA $47,023

Hampton, VA $47,033

Fort Monroe, VA $47,007

Poquoson, VA $47,018

Yorktown, VA $47,073

Lackey, VA $47,092

Seaford, VA $47,035

Portsmouth, VA $46,912

Fort Lee, VA $48,509

Petersburg, VA $48,509

Virginia State University, VA $48,509

Alberta, VA $47,551

Ammon, VA $48,188

Blackstone, VA $47,780

Boykins, VA $47,100

Branchville, VA $46,988

Capron, VA $47,332

Round Hill, VA $50,856

Catharpin, VA $52,762

Delaplane, VA $50,324

Ashburn, VA $52,980

Chantilly, VA $53,538

Gainesville, VA $52,332

Hamilton, VA $51,542

Lincoln, VA $51,491

Sterling, VA $53,625

Haymarket, VA $52,282

Herndon, VA $53,822

Leesburg, VA $52,148

Lovettsville, VA $50,992

Nokesville, VA $52,397

Upperville, VA $50,491

Warrenton, VA $50,674

Reston, VA $54,132

Waterford, VA $51,457

The Plains, VA $51,602

Doswell, VA $48,499

Dutton, VA $47,462

Fork Union, VA $47,470

Foster, VA $47,309

Glen Allen, VA $48,608

Gloucester, VA $47,411

Gloucester Point, VA $47,124

Goochland, VA $48,078

Grimstead, VA $47,428

Gum Spring, VA $48,078

Gwynn, VA $47,427

Hadensville, VA $48,003

Hallieford, VA $47,413

Hanover, VA $48,508

Hardyville, VA $47,554

Hartfield, VA $47,571

Hayes, VA $47,154

Henrico, VA $48,644

Hudgins, VA $47,391

Jamaica, VA $47,983

Jamestown, VA $47,262

Jetersville, VA $47,464

Kents Store, VA $47,576

King And Queen Court House, VA $48,055

King William, VA $48,304

Lanexa, VA $47,981

Lightfoot, VA $47,494

Little Plymouth, VA $47,995

Locust Hill, VA $47,713

Louisa, VA $48,070

Macon, VA $48,125

Maidens, VA $48,261

Manakin Sabot, VA $48,419

Mannboro, VA $48,104

Manquin, VA $48,445

Maryus, VA $47,131

Mascot, VA $47,854

Mathews, VA $47,337

Burgess, VA $48,157

Accomac, VA $47,523

Assawoman, VA $47,542

Atlantic, VA $47,606

Battery Park, VA $47,011

Belle Haven, VA $47,495

Birdsnest, VA $47,406

Bloxom, VA $47,596

Cape Charles, VA $47,341

Capeville, VA $47,350

Carrollton, VA $47,005

Carrsville, VA $47,220

Cheriton, VA $47,345

Chesapeake, VA $47,023

Chincoteague Island, VA $47,636

Wallops Island, VA $47,601

Craddockville, VA $47,503

Davis Wharf, VA $47,493

Eastville, VA $47,363

Exmore, VA $47,475

Franktown, VA $47,422

Greenbackville, VA $47,744

Greenbush, VA $47,608

Hacksneck, VA $47,476

Hallwood, VA $47,583

Harborton, VA $47,592

Horntown, VA $47,664

Oak Hall, VA $47,566

Isle Of Wight, VA $47,111

Jamesville, VA $47,449

Jenkins Bridge, VA $47,590

Keller, VA $47,533

Locustville, VA $47,531

Machipongo, VA $47,398

Mappsville, VA $47,572

Marionville, VA $47,398

Mears, VA $47,548

Melfa, VA $47,539

Modest Town, VA $47,662

Nassawadox, VA $47,447

Nelsonia, VA $47,666

New Church, VA $47,648

Onancock, VA $47,579

Onley, VA $47,527

Oyster, VA $47,356

Painter, VA $47,504

Parksley, VA $47,605

Pungoteague, VA $47,524

Quinby, VA $47,399

Rescue, VA $47,008

Sanford, VA $47,656

Saxis, VA $47,664

Seaview, VA $47,346

Smithfield, VA $47,059

Suffolk, VA $47,038

Tangier, VA $47,782

Tasley, VA $47,629

Temperanceville, VA $47,583

Townsend, VA $47,356

Virginia Beach, VA $47,649

Dulles, VA $54,147

Aldie, VA $52,438

Amissville, VA $49,886

Arcola, VA $52,963

Manassas, VA $53,050

Marshall, VA $50,618

Middleburg, VA $51,549

Catlett, VA $51,791

Centreville, VA $53,264

Clifton, VA $53,713

Orlean, VA $50,162

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,789

Paris, VA $50,162

Philomont, VA $51,396

Purcellville, VA $51,015

Bluemont, VA $50,333

Bristow, VA $52,639

Broad Run, VA $51,702

Calverton, VA $51,585

Casanova, VA $51,671

Rectortown, VA $50,556

Mechanicsville, VA $48,546

Midlothian, VA $48,473

Millers Tavern, VA $48,541

Mineral, VA $48,366

Moon, VA $47,357

Moseley, VA $48,311

New Canton, VA $47,265

New Kent, VA $48,281

New Point, VA $47,238

Newtown, VA $48,690

Norge, VA $47,564

North, VA $47,399

Oilville, VA $48,323

Onemo, VA $47,298

Ordinary, VA $47,195

Port Haywood, VA $47,231

Powhatan, VA $48,163

Providence Forge, VA $48,198

Quinton, VA $48,445

Rockville, VA $48,377

Ruthville, VA $48,098

Saint Stephens Church, VA $48,535

Saluda, VA $47,732

Sandston, VA $48,557

Sandy Hook, VA $48,068

Schley, VA $47,307

Severn, VA $47,156

Shacklefords, VA $47,757

State Farm, VA $48,284

Stevensville, VA $48,169

Studley, VA $48,543

Susan, VA $47,250

Toano, VA $47,713

Topping, VA $47,671

Trevilians, VA $48,040

Richmond, VA $48,657

Urbanna, VA $47,898

Wake, VA $47,599

Walkerton, VA $48,238

Ware Neck, VA $47,326

Water View, VA $47,888

West Point, VA $48,052

White Marsh, VA $47,247

Wicomico, VA $47,164

Williamsburg, VA $47,245

Woods Cross Roads, VA $47,417

Montpelier, VA $48,305

Oakton, VA $54,299

Occoquan, VA $53,899

Quantico, VA $52,107

Springfield, VA $54,782

Triangle, VA $52,484

Vienna, VA $54,781

Woodbridge, VA $53,509

Arlington, VA $55,057

Fort Myer, VA $55,058

Mattaponi, VA $47,873

Dhs, VA $55,058

Fort Valley, VA $47,599

Star Tannery, VA $47,134

Stephens City, VA $48,936

Stephenson, VA $48,969

Toms Brook, VA $47,573

White Post, VA $49,357

Woodstock, VA $47,180

Culpeper, VA $48,738

Aroda, VA $47,544

Banco, VA $47,705

Bealeton, VA $50,458

Boston, VA $48,609

Brandy Station, VA $49,592

Brightwood, VA $47,948

Castleton, VA $49,143

Elkwood, VA $49,527

Etlan, VA $47,837

Goldvein, VA $50,681

Graves Mill, VA $47,479

Haywood, VA $47,935

Hood, VA $47,180

Jeffersonton, VA $50,145

Leon, VA $48,150

Lignum, VA $49,241

Madison, VA $47,475

Midland, VA $50,961

Mitchells, VA $48,349

Oakpark, VA $47,776

Pratts, VA $47,470

Radiant, VA $47,646

Rapidan, VA $48,076

Remington, VA $50,057

Reva, VA $48,203

Richardsville, VA $49,652

Rixeyville, VA $49,524

Rochelle, VA $47,455

Somerville, VA $51,058

Sperryville, VA $48,156

Stevensburg, VA $49,340

Sumerduck, VA $50,071

Syria, VA $47,296

Viewtown, VA $49,556

Washington, VA $49,001

Wolftown, VA $47,184

Woodville, VA $48,632

Harrisonburg, VA $47,376

Basye, VA $46,998

Bergton, VA $46,853

Bridgewater, VA $47,288

Broadway, VA $47,142

Criders, VA $46,937

Dayton, VA $47,126

Edinburg, VA $47,078

Elkton, VA $47,220

Alexandria, VA $55,051

Fredericksburg, VA $49,881

Bowling Green, VA $48,913

Burr Hill, VA $48,919

Callao, VA $48,637

Caret, VA $49,217

Center Cross, VA $48,380

Champlain, VA $49,105

Coles Point, VA $49,289

Colonial Beach, VA $49,566

Corbin, VA $49,259

Dahlgren, VA $51,191

Dogue, VA $49,533

Dunnsville, VA $48,554

Edwardsville, VA $48,220

Farnham, VA $48,362

Garrisonville, VA $51,611

Hague, VA $48,932

Hartwood, VA $50,025

Haynesville, VA $48,892

Heathsville, VA $48,175

Hustle, VA $49,134

Irvington, VA $47,789

Jersey, VA $49,601

Kilmarnock, VA $47,829

King George, VA $50,375

Kinsale, VA $48,838

Ladysmith, VA $48,630

Lancaster, VA $47,946

Laneview, VA $48,063

Lively, VA $47,991

Locust Grove, VA $48,933

Loretto, VA $49,143

Lottsburg, VA $48,546

Merry Point, VA $47,871

Milford, VA $48,733

Mollusk, VA $47,888

Montross, VA $49,252

Morattico, VA $48,137

Mount Holly, VA $49,088

Ninde, VA $50,487

Nuttsville, VA $48,090

Oldhams, VA $48,798

Ophelia, VA $48,183

Partlow, VA $49,052

Port Royal, VA $49,131

Rappahannock Academy, VA $49,140

Reedville, VA $48,147

Rhoadesville, VA $48,471

Rollins Fork, VA $49,564

Fulks Run, VA $47,024

Hinton, VA $46,981

Keezletown, VA $47,210

Lacey Spring, VA $47,233

Linville, VA $47,209

Luray, VA $47,360

Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,264

Mount Crawford, VA $47,266

Mount Jackson, VA $47,111

Mount Solon, VA $47,118

New Market, VA $47,220

Orkney Springs, VA $47,010

Penn Laird, VA $47,285

Quicksburg, VA $47,158

Pleasant Valley, VA $47,260

Shenandoah, VA $47,236

Singers Glen, VA $47,206

Stanley, VA $47,240

Timberville, VA $47,228

Charlottesville, VA $47,313

Afton, VA $46,789

Arrington, VA $45,858

Barboursville, VA $47,497

Batesville, VA $47,200

Covesville, VA $46,793

Crozet, VA $47,223

Dyke, VA $47,199

Ruby, VA $51,365

Administrative Paralegal Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Administrative Paralegal roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Administrative Paralegal positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Administrative Paralegal as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Administrative Paralegal

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$60,419	$29.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$57,902	$28.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$57,902	$28.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$55,384	$27.0	10%
Insurance	$55,384	$27.0	10%

Administrative Paralegal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Administrative Paralegal's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,545

Average $50,349/year

$54,690

$3,795

Average $4,196/month

$4,558

$876

Average $968/week

$1,052

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,690	$4,558	$1,052	$26
Average	$50,349	$4,196	$968	$24
25th Percentile	$45,545	$3,795	$876	$22

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