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Paralegal salary in Chicago, IL (Updated 2026)

How much does a Paralegal make in Chicago, IL?

Average base salary

$74,788
12%
above national average
Average $74,788
Low $48,186
High $116,075

The average salary for a paralegal is $74,788 per year in Chicago, IL. 331 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Paralegal job openings in Chicago, IL

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Real Estate Paralegal
Katten4.1out of 5 stars.
Chicago, IL
$80,000 - $130,000 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Epitec
 
$213,200per year
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smit...
 
$175,000per year
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Consumer Financial Protection ...
 
$136,519per year
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Pacer Staffing
 
$120,000per year
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Engtal
 
$117,500per year
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Jones Day
 
$115,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Paralegals near Chicago, IL

  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $74,847 per year
  2. Chicago, IL
    $74,788 per year
  3. Edwardsville, IL
    $69,715 per year
  4. Naperville, IL
    $64,441 per year
  5. Wheaton, IL
    $63,325 per year

Where can a Paralegal earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Paralegal get paid in Chicago, IL?

Entry Level Paralegal

Job openings
Average $20.04 per hour

Junior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $59,184 per year

Senior Paralegal

Job openings
Average $79,055 per year

Paralegal Intern

Job openings
Average $22.67 per hour