How much does a judicial law clerk make in Chicago?
$66,640a year
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $32.04 an hour or $5,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.04
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $66,640Highest 10%: $77,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| 25th | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| Median | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| 75th | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| 90th | $77,810 | $37.41 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for judicial law clerks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $165,700 |
| Judge | $146,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $121,700 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,550 |
| Legal Support Worker | $63,240 |
| Title Examiner | $56,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judicial law clerk make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $32.04 ($66,640 a year).
Do judicial law clerks make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $66,640 against $64,920 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for judicial law clerk pay?
23 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does a judicial law clerk make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,810 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.