How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Denver?
$80,500a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $38.70 an hour or $6,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.70
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 3,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $80,500Highest 10%: $111,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $68,120 | $32.75 | |
| Median | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| 75th | $97,800 | $47.02 | |
| 90th | $111,600 | $53.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Fort Collins, CO | $69,440 |
| Boulder, CO | $66,090 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $64,830 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,620 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $61,420 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,880 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $198,800 |
| Lawyer | $177,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,400 |
| Title Examiner | $79,630 |
| Legal Support Worker | $72,250 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $67,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $38.70 ($80,500 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $80,500 against $62,890 nationally, 28% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $78,190, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
6 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.