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How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Indianapolis?

$62,130a year

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.

Hourly
$29.87
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
83 of 376
Jobs in the area
2,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,630Median: $62,130Highest 10%: $99,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,630$21.46
25th$48,520$23.33
Median$62,130$29.87
75th$78,700$37.84
90th$99,730$47.95

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.

Chicago, IL$70,550
Cincinnati, OH$64,330
Louisville, KY$61,270
Fort Wayne, IN$58,870
Bloomington, IN$58,850
Kokomo, IN$57,960
Evansville, IN$51,110
Terre Haute, IN$51,070
Lafayette, IN$50,950
Muncie, IN$50,810
Columbus, IN$50,500
South Bend, IN$49,650
Elkhart, IN$48,410
Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in Indiana Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Judge$183,000
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).

Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $62,130 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $57,030, so Indianapolis pays 9% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?

83 of 376 metro areas with data.

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,730 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.