Legal Asst Salary in Chicago, IL

Didn't find your job?
Click

How much does a Legal Asst make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Asst in Chicago, IL is $57,855. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,343 to $67,759, with most professionals earning between $43,504 and $76,776.

Search Legal Asst Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop a Job description
Pay Equity
2024 Compensation Trend
Benefits Consulting
download asset banner
Facing Salary Structure Challenges? Let Our Expert Guide You
The job market is increasingly challenging. Our whitepaper, Navigating the Challenges of Creating Salary Structures, offers guidance on creating salary structures. Provide your phone number and work email to download the full version.
We will handle your contact details in line with our Privacy Policy. If you prefer not to receive marketing emails from Salary.com, you can opt-out out of marketing communications at any time by clicking unsubscribe.

What is a Legal Asst?

A legal assistant provides support to lawyers and paralegals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may also communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases, as well as schedule appointments and manage calendars. Additionally, legal assistants may be responsible for preparing and filing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation and other litigation tasks. They must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Legal Asst.

Search Legal Asst Job Openings

Job Openings for Legal Asst in Chicago, IL
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Legal Asst Salary By Experience Levels in Chicago, IL

How much should you be earning in Legal Asst in Chicago, IL based on your current experience?
Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Legal Asst in Chicago, IL

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Legal Asst Salary By Level of Education in Chicago, IL

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Legal Asst position in Chicago, IL based on your education level?
Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Legal Asst in Chicago, IL and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Legal Asst in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
50343
67759
57855

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
52217
71256
60488
What is the average salary for Legal Asst in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Asst in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Legal Asst ranges from $50,343 to $67,759 with the average base salary of $57,855. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,217 to $71,256 with the average total cash compensation of $60,488.

View Average Salary for Legal Asst as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,855 $50,343 - $67,759
Bonus $2,633 $1,874 - $3,498
Total Pay $60,488 $52,217 - $71,256
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legal Asst Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,343 - $67,759 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,343 - $67,759 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,285 - $67,680 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,324 - $67,732 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,324 - $67,732 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,291 - $66,342 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
See salaries for Legal Asst in locations close to Chicago, IL. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Legal Asst in Chicago, IL

See Additional Similar Jobs
Loading results...
JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Asst. Professor - Legal Support LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $63,513 MAXIMUM SALARY $80,377
JOB TITLE Asst LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $52,777 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,326
JOB TITLE Asst Controller LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $80,024 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,681
JOB TITLE Asst Manager LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $48,059 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,024
JOB TITLE Asst Superintendent LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $37,440 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,221
JOB TITLE Executive Asst LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $80,902 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,153
The Legal Asst job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Chicago, IL that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

50343
67759

 

About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

Legal Asst Salary in popular cities: Aurora, Rockford, Joliet

Recently searched related titles: Jr Loan Processor, Esports Coordinator

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Legal Asst : Bookbinder, Mortgage Specialist