The average Riverside paralegal salary was $127,184, which is 26 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 98 percent higher then the average salary for this job nationwide. Paralegal salary in Riverside is usually between $134,279 and $151,239 (25th and 75th). The highest paralegal salary in Riverside was $161,162. There are 5 employees in Riverside whose job title is paralegal.