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Paralegal salary in Canada
NOC 42200 · Paralegals and related occupations
Median paralegal pay in Canada is $33.05/hr, with most earning between $21.63/hr and $52.19/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$33.05/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$21.63/hr
per hour
High
$52.19/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$68,744
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Paralegal salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $26.43/hr | $39.58/hr | $50.67/hr | $82,326 |
| Yukon | $30.28/hr | $36.61/hr | $54.69/hr | $76,149 |
| Alberta | $25.96/hr | $33.65/hr | $55/hr | $69,992 |
| Ontario | $20.71/hr | $33/hr | $54.95/hr | $68,640 |
| Manitoba | $21.25/hr | $32.72/hr | $67.20/hr | $68,058 |
| New Brunswick | $20/hr | $30.26/hr | $46.15/hr | $62,941 |
| Saskatchewan | $20/hr | $30/hr | $85/hr | $62,400 |
| Quebec | $20.56/hr | $28.57/hr | $45.11/hr | $59,426 |
| Nova Scotia | $17/hr | $28.21/hr | $42.01/hr | $58,677 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18/hr | $26.01/hr | $37.84/hr | $54,101 |
| Prince Edward Island | $20.65/hr | $26/hr | $32.97/hr | $54,080 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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