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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$74,920
- Peoria$66,090
- Bloomington$63,660
- Springfield$62,490
- Decatur$61,830
- Rockford$61,790
- Champaign$61,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $74,920 | $70,550 | $58,740 | $57,969 | 104 |
| Peoria | $66,090 | $61,220 | $48,550 | $52,153 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $63,660 | $60,160 | $49,010 | $50,321 | 94 |
| Springfield | $62,490 | $59,990 | $48,310 | $49,439 | 93 |
| Decatur | $61,830 | $59,690 | $47,930 | $48,941 | 88 |
| Rockford | $61,790 | $59,700 | $47,330 | $48,911 | 92 |
| Champaign | $61,400 | $58,580 | $47,520 | $48,617 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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