Lawyer Salary in Illinois
Based on 33K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$157,320
$75.635/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+22.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$74K – —
33K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,500 |
| 25th percentile | $101,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,320 |
| 75th percentile | $218,090 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,440 |
| 2023 | $161,880 |
| 2024 | $157,320 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,440 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $161,880 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $157,320 | $128,445 |