Paralegal 3 pay range
State of Washington · class code 426G
- Class code
- 426G
- Salary range
- 59
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Paralegal 3 is $69,348 to $93,288 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 426G.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 59 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $69,348 | $71,136 | $72,900 | $74,748 | $76,608 | $78,504 | $80,496 | $82,440 | $84,528 | $86,688 | $88,788 | $91,104 | $93,288 |
| Monthly | $5,779 | $5,928 | $6,075 | $6,229 | $6,384 | $6,542 | $6,708 | $6,870 | $7,044 | $7,224 | $7,399 | $7,592 | $7,774 |
| Hourly | $33.21 | $34.07 | $34.91 | $35.80 | $36.69 | $37.60 | $38.55 | $39.48 | $40.48 | $41.52 | $42.52 | $43.63 | $44.68 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Under general direction, positions at this level perform paralegal work requiring a consistent application of advanced knowledge in support of Assistant Attorneys General in litigation of State matters. Positions are expected to identify, understand and pursue next steps in complex litigation and adjudication processes with a high level of independence.
Examples of the work
Acts as a resource to entry and journey paralegals concerning procedures, best practices, questions or problems that may arise in their work, or concerning the litigation support systems used by the division or office; Independently organizes, monitors, evaluates and makes adjustments to litigation tools, processes, and tactics for their division; Analyzes, summarizes, and proposes solutions to complex legal issues; Analyzes case fact situations of significant complexity to identify legal issues and develops and implements legal strategy; Negotiates and, under supervision of an assistant attorney general, stipulates settlement agreements in administrative cases; Reviews advance sheets and pr ...
Minimum qualifications
Combination of six years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney. OR Two years' experience as a Paralegal 2. Note: Some positions may require at least one year of supervisory experience. Equivalent education/experience.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Paralegal 3 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $38,453 | $61,832 | $38,453 to $61,832 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.