How much does a lawyer make in Springfield?
$131,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $63.17 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.17
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,650Median: $131,400Highest 10%: $221,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 25th | $98,390 | $47.30 | |
| Median | $131,400 | $63.17 | |
| 75th | $171,000 | $82.19 | |
| 90th | $221,700 | $106.59 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Chicago, IL | $165,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $161,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $142,700 |
| 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 Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $59,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $63.17 ($131,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $131,400 against $159,700 nationally, 18% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $160,800, so Springfield pays 18% less.
Where does Springfield rank for lawyer pay?
109 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $221,700 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.