Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$63,670

per year

Hourly Rate

$30.61

per hour

Employment

14,130

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+1.2%

National: $62,890

📊 Compared to the national median of $62,890, Illinois pays 1.2% MORE for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions.

Purchasing Power

$65,370

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

25%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$46,860

25th

$56,160

Median

$63,670

75th

$81,970

90th

$104,580

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).