What is the median salary for Paralegal in Chicago?

The median salary for Paralegal in Chicago is USD 70,720 - USD 90,000 per year.

How does the Paralegal salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Paralegal in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 82,500, while in Chicago it is USD 72,151 - USD 104,638.

Paralegal Salary in United States

Paralegal Salary in Chicago

Based on 985 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$72,151 - $104,638

Median salary

$70,720 - $90,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$47K

25th percentile$55K

Median$71K

75th percentile$85K

90th percentile$100K

50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $85,032 USD

The median salary is $70,720

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

72,151 - 104,638

Median salary

70,720 - 90,000

985 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 82,500

Median salary

70,000 - 82,500

74,044 job openings

Other cities

New York3,682 job openings

Los Angeles1,931 job openings

Washington1,562 job openings

Houston1,533 job openings

Dallas1,275 job openings

Atlanta1,056 job openings

San Diego913 job openings

Tampa895 job openings

San Francisco570 job openings

Seattle501 job openings

Boston439 job openings

Denver428 job openings

Doral407 job openings

Austin385 job openings

Irvine385 job openings

California336 job openings

Orlando328 job openings

Phoenix320 job openings

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The average salary for a Paralegal in Chicago, United States is USD 72,151 - USD 104,638 per year in 2026, based on 985 job listings.

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