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Legal · Chicago, IL

Lawyer Salary in Chicago, IL (2025)

Estimated pay for Lawyers working in Chicago, based on Illinois salary adjusted for city cost of living.

Last updated: April 2025 · Source: BLS + Cost-of-Living Adjustment
$138,000
Annual in Chicago
$66.3/hr
Hourly Rate
$11,500
Monthly
$2,654
Weekly

Chicago vs Illinois vs National

LocationAnnual Salaryvs. National
Chicago, IL$138,000+8%
Illinois$131,000+5%
National Median$127,990baseline

City estimates use state salary adjusted by cost-of-living multiplier for Chicago.

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