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What is the take-home pay for a paralegal in the UK?
Pay for a paralegal in the UK varies widely: roughly £22,000-£24,000 for an entry-level paralegal outside London up to £35,000-£40,000 for an experienced paralegal in a City firm. On a representative salary of £28,000 in 2026/27, take-home pay after Income Tax (£3,086.00) and National Insurance (£1,234.40) is £23,679.60 a year, or about £1,973.30 a month.
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Pay for a paralegal in the UK ranges roughly £22,000-£24,000 for an entry-level paralegal outside London up to £35,000-£40,000 for an experienced paralegal in a City firm, depending on experience, location and employer. Taking a representative salary of £28,000 for 2026/27: taxable income after the £12,570 Personal Allowance is £15,430, all within the 20% basic rate band, giving £3,086.00 Income Tax. National Insurance is 8% on earnings between the £12,570 Primary Threshold and the £50,270 Upper Earnings Limit, coming to £1,234.40. Combined deductions of £4,320.40 leave £23,679.60 take-home pay a year, around £1,973.30 a month. Paralegal salaries vary enormously by firm size, practice area and location -- City of London commercial firms typically pay significantly more than high street or regional practices. Many paralegals are working towards qualifying as a solicitor via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, and some firms offer salary increases or sponsorship as part of that pathway. Use the Take-Home Pay calculator to model your own exact salary and deductions.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.