There are many factors on which the income of a paralegal depends. Of these various factors, one of the most important factor determining the Average Paralegal Salary is the kind of the firm they are working with. A larger legal firm will certainly help them draw a better salary and also have more perks. Even, a firm that is based in the state will pay their paralegals lesser than a firm that is spread out federally. The range of salaries can be from $30,000 to up to $50,000.