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Average Paralegal or Legal Assistant with Document Preparation Skills Salary in San Francisco, California

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$72,877
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The average salary for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is $72,877 in 2025

Base Salary
$0 - $73k
Bonus
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$50k - $109k
(last updated Mar 27 2018)
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Common Health Benefits for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
80%

Gender Breakdown for Paralegal or Legal Assistants

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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