Lawyers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Lawyers in Illinois earn a median salary of $109,346 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.7% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 31,510 lawyers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $81,880 to $166,090 depending on location.
$109,346
Avg median salary in Illinois
$166,090
Highest paying metro
$81,880
Lowest paying metro
31,510
Employed in Illinois
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Lawyers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $166,090 | $104,650 | $224,360 | 28,380 |
| Springfield, IL | $127,190 | $93,590 | $180,200 | 550 |
| Bloomington, IL | $126,450 | $81,480 | $155,800 | 570 |
| Peoria, IL | $125,690 | $82,680 | $197,460 | 460 |
| Champaign, IL | $107,600 | $79,450 | $175,930 | 240 |
| East Central Illinois | $102,250 | $55,490 | $160,360 | 200 |
| Rockford, IL | $101,210 | $63,820 | $165,480 | 330 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,790 | $79,260 | $136,900 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $97,540 | $73,560 | $156,670 | 220 |
| West Central Illinois | $88,750 | $61,220 | $154,200 | 220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $86,710 | $64,580 | $160,840 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois | $81,880 | $77,020 | $126,170 | 220 |