The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Illinois is $62,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,960.
Pay spans roughly $44,180 at the 10th percentile to $102,270 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.95 per hour. An estimated 12,430 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $62,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.95 |
| 10th percentile | $44,180 |
| 90th percentile | $102,270 |
| Employment | 12,430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.