Paralegal Salary in Illinois
Based on 12K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$62,290
$29.947/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
+5.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $102K
12K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,180 |
| 25th percentile | $48,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $62,290 |
| 75th percentile | $80,830 |
| 90th percentile | $102,270 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,370 |
| 2023 | $57,360 |
| 2024 | $62,290 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,370 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $57,360 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $62,290 | $58,959 |