Make six figures as a paralegal 34 likes the paralegal is a great profession if you are a paralegal or want to become a paralegal you need to read this book. Some experienced paralegals with special skills or management duties can earn in the six figures annually in large cities while entry level paralegals in rural areas might earn in the neighborhood of 25000 a year education training certification some paralegals possess no formal training. It is possible for an experienced paralegal working in a highly specialized or technical field to make a six figure salary most paralegal positions also include numerous other benefits such as medical dental life and disability insurance paid time off and company matched 401 k or ira accounts. In the meantime most paralegals are paid less than six figures irrespective of market size so many paralegals are paid barely more than minimum wage and without benefits in my opinion the lions share of paralegals are underpaid and are taken advantage of sponsored by stansberry research