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Legal Secretary Salary in Illinois (2026)
$25.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,984/year ($3,499/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 24th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 8,030 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $52,790 a year — though pay ranges from $41,600 for newcomers to $99,470 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,030 Legal Secretary jobs in Illinois (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Legal Secretary salary of $52,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,984 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,155 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,038 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,984 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,499 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Illinois paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Illinois?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Illinois is $52,790 per year ($25.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,120 and $68,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $52,790, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $41,984 per year ($3,499 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 8,030 Legal Secretary jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.