Paralegal salary and cost of hiring in Utah
The median paralegal in Utah earned $63,220 a year in May 2025[1], 0.5% above the US median of $62,890. That puts Utah at #18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $43,930 | $63,220 | $100,510 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
The middle half of paralegals in Utah earns $48,790–$80,160; the top tenth earns $100,510 or more, 2.3 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 Utah median that makes about $90,314 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 Utah
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $84,650 | 2,140 | |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $95,090 | 50 | |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $81,180 | 90 | |
| Ogden, UT | $80,040 | 380 | |
| St. George, UT | $67,070 | 110 | |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $66,350 | 450 | |
| Logan, UT-ID | $64,940 | 40 |
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT pays the most ($64,670) and Logan, UT-ID the least ($46,290): $18,380 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 Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | +0.2% | |
| Nebraska | +0.0% | |
| Utah | +0.0% | |
| Delaware | -0.2% | |
| Hawaii | -0.6% |
Questions
How much does a paralegal earn in Utah?
The median was $63,220 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $48,790 to $80,160.
What does it cost to employ a paralegal in Utah?
About $90,314 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Utah do paralegals earn the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $64,670 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.