Average Paralegal Salary in Illinois

Legal · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Paralegal in Illinois earns $62,600 per year, which is below the national average of $62,750. This translates to approximately $30.10 per hour, $2,408 biweekly, or $5,217 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Illinois is 1% below the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$47,000	$22.60
Average (50th)	$62,600	$30.10
Experienced (75th)	$72,000	$34.61
Top Earners (90th)	$81,400	$39.13

Paralegal Salary by City in Illinois

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Chicago	$67,600	$5,633/mo
Aurora	$63,900	$5,325/mo
Naperville	$61,300	$5,108/mo
Rockford	$59,500	$4,958/mo
Springfield	$58,200	$4,850/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Legal
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	4% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 4.95%
State Minimum Wage	$14.00/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.99 (-1% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Illinois

Major employers hiring Paralegals in Illinois include Abbott Laboratories, Boeing, McDonald's, Walgreens, and Caterpillar. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for legal professionals.

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