WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive. WM tailors its services to meet the needs of each customer group and to ensure consistent, superior service at the local level. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects. read more

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Waste Management Paralegal Salaries in Chicago

The average Waste Management Paralegal in Chicago earns an estimated $68,808 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $65,419 with a $3,389 bonus. Waste Management's Paralegal compensation is $4,962 more than the US average for a Paralegal. Paralegal salaries at Waste Management in Chicago can range from $40,000 - $120,000.

In Chicago, The Legal Department at Waste Management earns $445 more on average than the Sales Department.

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$68,808

Average Compensation

$65,419: avg. base

$3,389: avg. bonus

Paralegal Salaries at Waste Management

In Chicago, Paralegals earn $1,637 more than Paralegals, and $17,396 less than Contracts Specialists.

General Counsel

$205k*

Corporate Counsel

$171k*

Contracts Specialist

$86k*

Paralegal

$67k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Waste Management by Department

In Chicago, The Legal Department averages $445 more than the Sales Department, and $23,189 less than the Customer Support Department

Customer Support

$135,175 Avg. total comp.

+$23k

Legal

$111,986 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$111,541 Avg. total comp.

-$445

Paralegal Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Paralegal at companies similar size to Waste Management reported making $79,310, while the average male Paralegal at similar sized companies reported making $73,750.

Paralegal Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Paralegal at companies similar size to Waste Management reported making $95,550, while the average Caucasian Paralegal at similar sized companies reported making $72,293.

How Paralegals at Waste Management Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Paralegals at Waste Management believe they're compensated fairly. 50% of Paralegals at Waste Management say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (72%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Waste Management

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

59% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

50% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

72% Yes

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