How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Illinois?
$63,670a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Illinois. That is $30.61 an hour or $5,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.61
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,860Median: $63,670Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,860 | $22.53 | |
| 25th | $56,160 | $27.00 | |
| Median | $63,670 | $30.61 | |
| 75th | $81,970 | $39.41 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.28 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,690 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,580 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,030 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $46,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 12. Nevada | $64,680 |
| 13. Virginia | $63,990 |
| 14. Connecticut | $63,820 |
| 15. Illinois | $63,670 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $63,370 |
| 17. Nebraska | $63,250 |
| 18. Utah | $63,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.61 ($63,670 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $63,670 against $62,890 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,550 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.