Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,839 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.4% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 11,530 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,790 to $66,930 depending on location.
$52,839
Avg median salary in Illinois
$66,930
Highest paying metro
$42,790
Lowest paying metro
11,530
Employed in Illinois
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $66,930 | $48,960 | $82,500 | 10,250 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,700 | $47,120 | $88,790 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $58,530 | $45,590 | $70,570 | 150 |
| Bloomington, IL | $58,000 | $46,560 | $61,180 | 210 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,870 | $46,020 | $72,280 | 220 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,860 | $46,400 | $61,420 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $47,670 | $46,430 | $61,840 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $47,120 | $41,960 | $63,950 | 170 |
| South Illinois | $46,760 | $35,450 | $49,000 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $46,000 | $40,020 | $72,920 | 120 |
| Northwest Illinois | $42,790 | $39,520 | $57,470 | 100 |