How much does a lawyer make in Kankakee?
$107,000a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $51.46 an hour or $8,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.46
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among cities
- 265 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,020Median: $107,000Highest 10%: $242,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,020 | $38.47 | |
| 25th | $86,980 | $41.82 | |
| Median | $107,000 | $51.46 | |
| 75th | $159,600 | $76.72 | |
| 90th | $242,900 | $116.77 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| 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 |
| Rockford, IL | $103,200 |
| Decatur, IL | $100,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $96,960 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $94,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $51.46 ($107,000 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $107,000 against $159,700 nationally, 33% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $160,800, so Kankakee pays 33% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for lawyer pay?
265 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $242,900 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.