How much does a lawyer make in Peoria?
$161,200a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $77.48 an hour or $13,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.48
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,260Median: $161,200Highest 10%: $293,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| 25th | $99,740 | $47.95 | |
| Median | $161,200 | $77.48 | |
| 75th | $207,800 | $99.91 | |
| 90th | $293,900 | $141.32 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Chicago, IL | $165,700 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $61,220 |
| Legal Support Worker | $59,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $77.48 ($161,200 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $161,200 against $159,700 nationally, 1% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $160,800, so Peoria pays 0% more.
Where does Peoria rank for lawyer pay?
32 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $293,900 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.