Paralegal salary in Jacksonville, FL
For this job Jacksonville sits right at the US figure, with a median of $62,480 a year1. That is about level with the US median of $62,890, and 2.4% above the Florida statewide median of $61,000. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#91 of 506). BLS counts about 2,170 people in this job here, 5% of the Florida total.
BLS occupation 23-2011, area Jacksonville, FL. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Jacksonville against Florida and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $40,610 | $62,480 | $92,130 | |
| Florida | $38,830 | $61,000 | $83,410 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
Paralegals at the 90th percentile earn $92,130, 2.3 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of paralegals in Jacksonville earns $49,760–$75,200. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $25,440 wide, against $27,550 across Florida and $29,740 nationally: employers in Jacksonville pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a paralegal here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,610 | $3,384 | $19.52 | $52,400 |
| 25th percentile | $49,760 | $4,147 | $23.92 | $64,206 |
| Median | $62,480 | $5,207 | $30.04 | $80,619 |
| 75th percentile | $75,200 | $6,267 | $36.15 | $97,032 |
| 90th percentile | $92,130 | $7,678 | $44.29 | $118,877 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $12,720 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $12,720, or about $16,413 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $62,890 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Jacksonville, and the Florida statewide median of $61,000 falls between the 25th percentile and the median.
What a hire really costs in Jacksonville
At the $62,480 median, a local hire costs about $80,619 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $18,139 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Jacksonville
Of the 17 roles we track in Jacksonville, this one ranks #7 by median pay, between office managers ($65,590) and sales development representatives ($61,550). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,270.
| Role | Median | vs paralegal | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +9.2% | 1,230 | |
| Office Manager | +5.0% | 7,640 | |
| Paralegal | this role | 2,170 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -1.5% | 7,700 | |
| Bookkeeper | -20.2% | 6,780 |
Measured against the US median, paralegals rank #2 of the 17 roles we track in Jacksonville (-0.7%), between e-commerce order specialists (+0.6%) and bookkeepers (-1.6%). The typical role here is at -4.3%, so, measured against the US, paralegals cost more in Jacksonville than the area's general pay level would suggest. Paralegals hold 2.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Jacksonville, 3.5% across Florida and 2.5% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Florida
Across the 24 areas of Florida with data for this job, the median runs from $47,840 in Gainesville to $64,660 in Naples-Marco Island, a gap of $16,820 a year. All 3 areas in Florida with more paralegals than Jacksonville pay less, among them Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL ($62,090) and Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL ($60,150).
| Area | Median | vs Jacksonville | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | +3.5% | 520 | |
| Jacksonville, FL | this area | 2,170 | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | -0.6% | 17,820 | |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | -2.8% | 910 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | -3.4% | 490 | |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL | -3.7% | 6,630 | |
| North Port-Bradenton, FL | -3.9% | 990 |
Jacksonville against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Jacksonville is #38 of 503 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Florida, Kennewick-Richland and Phoenix-Mesa pay just above Jacksonville and Fresno and Grand Rapids-Wyoming just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Jacksonville. Of the three markets with about as many paralegals, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Jacksonville | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | +3.7% | 2,120 | jobs | |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | +3.5% | 2,140 | jobs | |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ | +0.2% | 6,280 | pay | |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +0.0% | 270 | pay | |
| Jacksonville, FL | this area | 2,170 | ||
| Fresno, CA | -0.0% | 920 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | -0.2% | 870 | pay | |
| Columbus, OH | -3.3% | 2,260 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a paralegal in Jacksonville, FL?
About $80,619 a year at the median, or $6,718 a month: $62,480 in pay plus about $18,139 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do paralegals earn in Jacksonville?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $62,480 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $40,610, the 90th $92,130, and the middle half earned $49,760 to $75,200.
Is Jacksonville cheaper than the rest of Florida for paralegals?
No, it costs more: a median of $62,480 against $61,000 statewide. The next area up in Florida is Naples-Marco Island at $64,660, the next down Miami-Fort Lauderdale at $62,090.
How many paralegals work in Jacksonville?
BLS counts about 2,170 in the May 2025 survey. That is 5% of the Florida total of 40,950. 3 areas in Florida have more; the closest in size is Orlando-Kissimmee, with about 5,480.
Does a paralegal cost more than a sales development representative in Jacksonville?
Yes: $930 a year more at the median. The medians are $62,480 and $61,550.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.