Paralegal Salary After Tax UK 2025-26
£28,000/year · £1,973/month take-home · £12.14/hour after tax
UK Paralegal salary overview
Paralegals supporting solicitors with legal research, documentation, and case management. City of London law firm paralegals typically earn above regional counterparts.
Paralegal salary tax breakdown 2025-26
| Item | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £28,000 | £2,333 | £538 |
| Personal Allowance (tax-free) | £12,570 | £1,048 | £242 |
| Income Tax | −£3,086 | −£257 | −£59 |
| National Insurance | −£1,234 | −£103 | −£24 |
| Net take-home | £23,680 | £1,973 | £455 |
Paralegal take-home pay UK 2025-26
A Paralegal on the typical salary of £28,000 takes home £23,680 per year after Income Tax and National Insurance. That works out as £1,973 per month and £455 per week.
Paralegals supporting solicitors with legal research, documentation, and case management. City of London law firm paralegals typically earn above regional counterparts.
Out of £28,000, you pay £3,086 in Income Tax and £1,234 in National Insurance. Your effective tax rate is 15.43%.
Frequently asked questions
What is the take-home pay for a Paralegal in the UK?
A Paralegal earning the typical salary of £28,000 takes home £23,680 per year after Income Tax (£3,086) and National Insurance (£1,234). The effective tax rate is 15.43%.
What will a Paralegal actually take home each month?
On a typical Paralegal salary of £28,000, your monthly take-home is £1,973 in 2025-26. Your gross monthly pay is £2,333 — deductions of Income Tax (£257/mo) and National Insurance (£103/mo) leave you £1,973/month. Pension contributions, if applicable, would reduce this further.
What is the hourly rate for a Paralegal?
A Paralegal on £28,000 per year earns approximately £12.14 per hour after tax, based on a 37.5-hour week over 52 weeks.
Why is a Paralegal take-home pay lower than the headline salary suggests?
On the typical Paralegal salary of £28,000, Income Tax costs £3,086/year and National Insurance costs £1,234/year — £4,320 in PAYE deductions. Add a typical 5–8% workplace pension contribution and any student loan repayments, and the gap between gross and net can feel significant. The effective tax rate (IT + NI only) is 15.43%.
What is a typical Paralegal salary in the UK?
The typical Paralegal salary in the UK is around £28,000, with the range spanning £20,000–£45,000 depending on experience, location, and sector. Paralegals supporting solicitors with legal research, documentation, and case management. City of London law firm paralegals typically earn above regional counterparts.
Is £28,000 a good Paralegal salary?
At £28,000, a UK Paralegal salary sits within the typical range of £20,000–£45,000. After tax, you take home £23,680/year (£1,973/month, £12.14/hour), which is around the UK median take-home pay.