Lawyers Salary in Illinois
Lawyers in Illinois earn a median of $160,800 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $160,800
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,590
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,160; the top 10% earn over $330,200. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Labor Relations Specialists$104,180 median in Illinois
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$104,990 median in Illinois
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,300 median in Illinois
- Compliance Managers$140,240 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Management Analysts$104,270 median in Illinois
Lawyers pay in Illinois
How much do lawyers make in Illinois?
The median is $160,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,160 and the top 10% earn over $330,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.