Legal Runner Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Runner in Chicago, IL is $38,838. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,726 to $44,247, with most professionals earning between $30,982 and $49,171.

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What is a Legal Runner?

A Legal Runner is responsible for delivering legal documents, filing paperwork with the court, and performing various administrative tasks for law firms and legal professionals. They may also be tasked with conducting research, obtaining signatures, and assisting with other errands related to legal proceedings. Additionally, legal runners may be required to maintain communication with clients and other parties involved in legal cases. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

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What does a Legal Runner do?

Common responsibilities of a Legal Runner

Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards in the handling of legal documents.

September 05, 2023

Deliver legal documents to courthouses, law offices, and other relevant locations.

September 09, 2023

Serve legal documents to individuals involved in legal proceedings.

September 29, 2023

Maintain accurate records of all legal documents and deliveries.

October 17, 2023

Perform other duties as assigned by attorneys or legal office staff.

October 24, 2023

Communicate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel as needed.

October 26, 2023

Assist with legal research and document preparation.

October 27, 2023

File legal documents with the court clerk's office.

November 10, 2023

Retrieve documents from courthouses, law offices, and other relevant locations.

November 16, 2023

Assist with administrative tasks in the law office, such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.

November 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Runner in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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34726

44247

38838

Average Total Cash Compensation

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34883

44582

39107

What is the average salary for Legal Runner in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Runner in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Legal Runner ranges from $34,726 to $44,247 with the average base salary of $38,838. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,883 to $44,582 with the average total cash compensation of $39,107.

View Average Salary for Legal Runner as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$38,838	$34,726 - $44,247
Bonus	$269	$157 - $335
Total Pay	$39,107	$34,883 - $44,582

* 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 Runner Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,726 - $44,247	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,726 - $44,247	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,686 - $44,195	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,712 - $44,230	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,712 - $44,230	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,000 - $43,322	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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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 most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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