I have about 6~ years experience as a paralegal and have a JD. Trying to determine how much I should be making a year before bonus with my experience. I have been at my current mid size litigation firm for approximately 3 1/2 years. I am also in San Francisco.

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@an Attorney 1 - I agree. They still are way off for the Bay Area, but are a starting point. Recruiters and professional associations are better sources for this type of info.

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Depends on the size of the firm, practice, and location.

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