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Senior Paralegal Salary in Chicago, IL.

Updated on: May 13, 2026

How much does a Senior Paralegal make in Chicago, IL?

The average Senior Paralegal in Chicago, IL makes $78,419, 23% above the national average Senior Paralegal salary of $63,841. This pay is 9% lower than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Denver, CO, and Milwaukee, WI.

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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $60,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $71,500
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Philadelphia
Yearly Salary reported $65,413
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $103,000
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