May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $165,660, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$165,660
Mean annual salary
$187,420
Employment estimate
28,320
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $165,660 |
| Mean annual salary | $187,420 |
| 10th percentile | $87,070 |
| 25th percentile | $106,980 |
| 50th percentile | $165,660 |
| 75th percentile | $232,270 |
| 90th percentile | $331,140 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $165,660
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 3.8%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Chicago, IL earn 3.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $106,980–$232,270.
- BLS estimates employment at 28,320 workers in this metro area.