How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Illinois?
$52,790a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Illinois. That is $25.38 an hour or $4,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,600Median: $52,790Highest 10%: $99,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 25th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| Median | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| 75th | $68,030 | $32.71 | |
| 90th | $99,470 | $47.82 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $59,490 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,290 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,370 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,940 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 |
| Champaign, IL | $46,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,190 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 21. North Dakota | $53,540 |
| 22. Utah | $52,860 |
| 23. South Carolina | $52,840 |
| 24. Illinois | $52,790 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $51,830 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $51,430 |
| 27. Ohio | $51,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $25.38 ($52,790 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $52,790 against $55,570 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $59,490 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.