How much does a lawyer make in Illinois?
$160,800a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Illinois. That is $77.31 an hour or $13,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,160Median: $160,800Highest 10%: $330,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,160 | $39.50 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.53 | |
| Median | $160,800 | $77.31 | |
| 75th | $224,500 | $107.91 | |
| 90th | $330,200 | $158.75 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $165,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $161,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $142,700 |
| Springfield, IL | $131,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $130,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | $124,100 |
| Kankakee, IL | $107,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $103,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $96,960 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $94,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
| 8. Connecticut | $163,600 |
| 9. New Jersey | $161,400 |
| 10. Illinois | $160,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $157,200 |
| 12. Minnesota | $155,100 |
| 13. Texas | $154,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $77.31 ($160,800 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $160,800 against $159,700 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for lawyer pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays lawyers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $165,700 a year.
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.