Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Alaska
The median paralegal in Alaska earned $68,700 a year in May 2025[1], 9.2% above the US median of $62,890. That puts Alaska at #8 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 23-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $53,830 | $68,700 | $99,320 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Alaska earns $61,100–$84,880; the top tenth earns $99,320 or more, 1.8 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Alaska median that makes about $98,143 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Alaska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $91,310 | 120 | |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $86,380 | 60 | |
| Anchorage, AK | $81,540 | 390 |
Alaska nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($73,380) and Anchorage, AK the least ($66,210): $7,170 a year apart for the same job.
What a paralegal does
A paralegal supports lawyers with research, document drafting, filing and case management, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | +10.0% | |
| New Jersey | +4.1% | |
| Alaska | +0.0% | |
| New York | -0.4% | |
| Vermont | -2.2% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Alaska?
The median was $68,700 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $61,100 to $84,880.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Alaska?
About $98,143 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Alaska do paralegals earn the most?
Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median of $73,380 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes232011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.