Corporate paralegal demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate paralegal demographics by:
Corporate paralegal gender statistics
79.2% of corporate paralegals are women and 20.8% of corporate paralegals are men.
- Female, 79.2%
- Male, 20.8%
Corporate paralegal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.2% |
| Male | 20.8% |
Corporate paralegal gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$69,923
Female income
$67,343
Corporate paralegal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate paralegal positions over time. Currently, 79.2% of corporate paralegals are female.
Corporate paralegal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.11% | 80.89% |
| 2011 | 18.24% | 81.76% |
| 2012 | 18.62% | 81.38% |
| 2013 | 18.98% | 81.02% |
| 2014 | 17.49% | 82.51% |
| 2015 | 20.54% | 79.46% |
| 2016 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
| 2017 | 21.07% | 78.93% |
| 2018 | 20.58% | 79.42% |
| 2019 | 18.11% | 81.89% |
| 2020 | 19.32% | 80.68% |
| 2021 | 20.76% | 79.24% |
Corporate paralegal related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate paralegals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Corporate Paralegal | 21% | 79% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Corporate paralegal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate paralegals is White, which makes up 60.0% of all corporate paralegals. Comparatively, 19.4% of corporate paralegals are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of corporate paralegals are Black or African American.
- White, 60.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Corporate paralegal race
| Corporate paralegal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Corporate paralegal race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate paralegal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate paralegal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.73% | 10.63% | 4.83% | 15.39% |
| 2011 | 67.67% | 10.25% | 4.79% | 14.95% |
| 2012 | 64.89% | 10.22% | 5.27% | 17.01% |
| 2013 | 66.60% | 10.30% | 4.50% | 15.76% |
| 2014 | 66.44% | 9.12% | 4.75% | 17.12% |
| 2015 | 65.74% | 9.40% | 4.90% | 16.84% |
| 2016 | 64.07% | 10.54% | 5.00% | 17.55% |
| 2017 | 64.11% | 10.14% | 4.42% | 18.58% |
| 2018 | 64.13% | 10.10% | 4.84% | 17.84% |
| 2019 | 65.49% | 9.18% | 5.42% | 17.56% |
| 2020 | 61.25% | 9.81% | 4.97% | 19.08% |
| 2021 | 60.02% | 9.48% | 5.82% | 19.42% |
Corporate paralegal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate paralegals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown corporate paralegals have the lowest average salary at $66,346.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,346 |
| White | $68,357 |
| Black or African American | $73,222 |
| Asian | $73,319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,648 |
Average corporate paralegal age
See how the average age of corporate paralegals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate paralegal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Corporate paralegal age breakdown
The average age of corporate paralegals is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the corporate paralegal population.
Corporate paralegal age breakdown
| Corporate Paralegal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Corporate paralegal educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate paralegals is bachelor's degree, with 61% of corporate paralegals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 7%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Corporate paralegals by degree level
| Corporate paralegal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Corporate paralegal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate paralegals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $80,520 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate paralegals earn a median annual income of $76,192 compared to $75,420 for corporate paralegals with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,420 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,637 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,192 |
| Doctorate Degree | $80,520 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,867 |
Corporate paralegal employment statistics
Most corporate paralegals work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where corporate paralegals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate paralegals work.
Corporate paralegal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Corporate paralegal jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate paralegal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate paralegals prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate paralegal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 0% |
Corporate paralegal jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate paralegals are professional, finance and manufacturing.
Corporate paralegal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 33% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Corporate paralegal turnover and employment statistics
Corporate paralegal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate paralegals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate paralegal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate paralegal unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average corporate paralegal tenure
The average corporate paralegal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,316 corporate paralegals resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate paralegal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Corporate paralegal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate paralegals that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Monitor | 4.96% | 9,222 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Corporate Paralegal | 9.16% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Similar corporate paralegal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Monitor | 4.96% | 9,222 |
| Abstract Clerk | 7.68% | 66,444 |
| Legislative Aide | 12.79% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate paralegals
The most common foreign language among corporate paralegals is Spanish at 36.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.1% and German is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 36.3%
- French, 20.1%
- German, 5.6%
- Portuguese, 5.0%
- Mandarin, 5.0%
- Other, 28.0%
Corporate paralegal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.3% |
| French | 20.1% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Portuguese | 5.0% |
| Mandarin | 5.0% |
| Other | 28.0% |
