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How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Champaign?

$58,580a year

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.

Hourly
$28.16
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
171 of 376
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $80,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,910$22.07
25th$47,520$22.85
Median$58,580$28.16
75th$76,980$37.01
90th$80,020$38.47

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.

Chicago, IL$70,550
St. Louis, MO$61,970
Peoria, IL$61,220
Bloomington, IL$60,160
Springfield, IL$59,990
Rockford, IL$59,700
Paducah, KY$59,110
Davenport, IA$57,030
Cape Girardeau, MO$46,160
Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in Illinois Paralegal and Legal Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Champaign

Same field, median yearly pay.

Lawyer$130,000
Legal Support Worker$65,490
Salaries for every job in Champaign, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Champaign?

The median hourly pay in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).

Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Champaign than the national average?

No: $58,580 against $62,890 nationally, 7% less.

How does Champaign compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $63,670, so Champaign pays 8% less.

Where does Champaign rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?

171 of 376 metro areas with data.

How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Champaign?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,020 or more.

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.