Lawyers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #11 of 51 · IL
2.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $181,240 ≈ $87/hr
Median annual salary $160,800
Employment 33,590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,160P25 $103,020 Median $160,800P75 $224,450P90 $330,200
About 80% of lawyerss in Illinois earn between $82,160 and $330,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Illinois is $181,240, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $87/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,660 | $187,420 | 28,320 |
| Peoria, IL | $161,150 | $171,780 | 560 |
| Springfield, IL | $131,400 | $143,130 | 530 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $129,990 | $160,490 | 250 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $127,120 | $139,260 | 200 |
| Bloomington, IL | $124,100 | $136,440 | 530 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $112,120 | $126,040 | 280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $107,030 | $142,730 | 50 |