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Paralegal salaries in Illinois

Pay ranges employers published in 63 open job postings for Paralegal roles in Illinois, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Paralegal postings in Illinois

  1. Paralegal (Degree)Illinois General Assembly · Springfield, IL · $60K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. ParalegalWinland Foods · Oak Brook, IL · $29.33–$50.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. ParalegalMedline Industries · Northfield, IL · $33.25–$48.25/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. ParalegalJerome Salmi Kopis · Fairview Heights, IL · $40K–$45K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Paralegal, Professional Services Practice's Loss PAon · Chicago, IL · $90K–$110K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Paralegal pay in other places

  1. United States$76.5K median, $62.4K–$100K typical, 1,254 postingsUnited States: middle half $62.4K–$100K, median $76.5K
  2. California$93.5K median, $75K–$113K typical, 188 postingsCalifornia: middle half $75K–$113K, median $93.5K
  3. New York$80.2K median, $62.5K–$110K typical, 158 postingsNew York: middle half $62.5K–$110K, median $80.2K
  4. New York City, NY$88.5K median, $70.1K–$118K typical, 112 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $70.1K–$118K, median $88.5K
  5. Texas$68.5K median, $60.5K–$88.4K typical, 95 postingsTexas: middle half $60.5K–$88.4K, median $68.5K
  6. United Kingdom£28.6K median, £27K–£32.5K typical, 90 postings
  7. England, United Kingdom£28.6K median, £27K–£32.5K typical, 73 postings
  8. Virginia$70K median, $58K–$95.5K typical, 55 postingsVirginia: middle half $58K–$95.5K, median $70K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Paralegal make in Illinois?

The median posted base pay for Paralegal jobs in Illinois is $74.8K a year, from 63 job postings with pay at 46 companies.

What is the typical Paralegal pay range in Illinois?

The middle half of postings list $63.5K–$100K. The top 10% list $115K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $54K or less.

How does Illinois pay compare with all Paralegal jobs?

The median here is $74.8K, against $75.5K across all 1,505 postings for the role.

How many Paralegal jobs in Illinois list pay?

63 open postings at 46 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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