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Paralegals and legal assistants salary in Illinois
How much does a paralegal make in Illinois?
The median paralegal in Illinois earns $63,670 a year, and the mean is $72,310 (BLS, May 2025). That ranks Illinois #15 of 51 states and is $780 above the US median of $62,890.
| Median annual wage | $63,670 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage | $72,310 |
| People employed | 14,130 |
| Rank among states (median) | #15 of 51 |
| US median | $62,890 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Median is the middle wage; half of workers earn more and half less. Pay varies with experience, employer and city.
Nearby in the ranking
- Virginia: $63,990 median
- Connecticut: $63,820 median
- Pennsylvania: $63,370 median
- Nebraska: $63,250 median
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