Paralegal salary in Manchester-Nashua, NH
No other area in New Hampshire pays paralegals more than Manchester-Nashua: the median is $62,040 a year1. That is about level with the New Hampshire statewide median of $62,040, and 1.4% below the US median of $62,890. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#100 of 506). With about 500 paralegals, 35% of the New Hampshire total, no area in New Hampshire employs more.
BLS occupation 23-2011, area Manchester-Nashua, NH. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Manchester-Nashua against New Hampshire and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $37,750 | $62,040 | $85,340 | |
| New Hampshire | $46,870 | $62,040 | $86,190 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Manchester-Nashua earns $58,760–$78,690. The top tenth earns $85,340 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.3 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $19,930 wide, against $23,500 across New Hampshire and $29,740 nationally: employers in Manchester-Nashua 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 | $37,750 | $3,146 | $18.15 | $48,710 |
| 25th percentile | $58,760 | $4,897 | $28.25 | $75,819 |
| Median | $62,040 | $5,170 | $29.83 | $80,052 |
| 75th percentile | $78,690 | $6,558 | $37.83 | $101,535 |
| 90th percentile | $85,340 | $7,112 | $41.03 | $110,116 |
Pay climbs faster above the median than below it here: the 75th percentile is $16,650 over the median, the 25th only $3,280 under it. An offer at the 75th percentile adds about $21,484 a year in employer cost. 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 Manchester-Nashua, and the New Hampshire statewide median of $62,040 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Manchester-Nashua
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $18,012 to the $62,040 median and brings it to $80,052 a year. 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 Manchester-Nashua
Of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua, this one ranks #9 by median pay, between payroll specialists ($62,050) and HR assistants ($53,340). Project Coordinator is the highest at $90,180.
| Role | Median | vs paralegal | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +13.7% | 980 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +0.0% | 230 | |
| Paralegal | this role | 500 | |
| HR Assistant | -14.0% | 120 | |
| Bookkeeper | -15.3% | 1,990 |
Measured against the US median, paralegals rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Manchester-Nashua (-1.4%), between administrative assistants (-0.3%) and recruiters (-1.6%). The typical role here is at -0.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Paralegals hold 2.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Manchester-Nashua, 1.9% across New Hampshire and 2.5% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in New Hampshire
Across the 4 areas of New Hampshire with data for this job, the median runs from $56,580 in the Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetro area to $62,040 in Manchester-Nashua, a gap of $5,460 a year. No other area in New Hampshire has as many paralegals, and all 3 others pay less.
| Area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 500 | |
| Central New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -0.1% | 370 | |
| Northern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -7.2% | 90 | |
| Southwestern New Hampshire (Nonmetro) | -8.8% | n/a |
Manchester-Nashua against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Manchester-Nashua is #103 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 New Hampshire, Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Indianapolis-Carmel pay just above Manchester-Nashua and St. Louis and Raleigh-Cary just below. All four are within $160 a year of the median in Manchester-Nashua. Of the three markets with about as many paralegals, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Manchester-Nashua | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | +0.1% | 2,770 | pay | |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL | +0.1% | 17,820 | pay | |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | this area | 500 | ||
| St. Louis, MO-IL | -0.1% | 4,030 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | -0.3% | 2,540 | pay | |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach, FL | -7.9% | 510 | jobs | |
| El Paso, TX | -10.0% | 490 | jobs | |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC | -20.5% | 500 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a paralegal in Manchester-Nashua, NH?
About $80,052 a year at the median, or $6,671 a month: $62,040 in pay plus about $18,012 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do paralegals earn in Manchester-Nashua?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $62,040 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,750, the 90th $85,340, and the middle half earned $58,760 to $78,690.
Is Manchester-Nashua the most expensive area in New Hampshire for paralegals?
Yes. Its median of $62,040 is the highest of 4 areas in New Hampshire. The Central New Hampshire nonmetro area comes next at $61,960.
How many paralegals work in Manchester-Nashua?
BLS counts about 500 in the May 2025 survey. That is 35% of the New Hampshire total of 1,430. No other area in New Hampshire has as many.
Does a paralegal cost more than an HR assistant in Manchester-Nashua?
Yes: $8,700 a year more at the median. The medians are $62,040 and $53,340.
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.