How much does a legal support worker make in Illinois?
$63,250a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in Illinois. That is $30.41 an hour or $5,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.41
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 3,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,740Median: $63,250Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 25th | $46,750 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| 75th | $80,830 | $38.86 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $68,080 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,490 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,340 |
| Springfield, IL | $47,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,070 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal support workers.
| 22. Vermont | $66,100 |
| 23. Idaho | $64,480 |
| 24. Utah | $64,380 |
| 25. Illinois | $63,250 |
| 26. North Carolina | $63,170 |
| 27. Arizona | $63,160 |
| 28. Texas | $63,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.41 ($63,250 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $63,250 against $72,110 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Illinois rank for legal support worker pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays legal support workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $68,080 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.