DOL Median (Illinois)
$107,390
vs National
-32.9%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$116,349
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$107,390
-32.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Illinois earns $107,390 in nominal terms, which is 32.9% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $116,349 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jenner Block | $345,000 | 1 |
| BAKER MCKENZIE LLP | $322,500 | 7 |
| KIRKLAND ELLIS LLP | $305,000 | 37 |
| MICHAEL J. LEGAMARO P.C. | $300,000 | 2 |
| LATHAM WATKINS LLP | $255,000 | 64 |
| DLA Piper | $255,000 | 11 |
| SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER FLOM LLP | $247,500 | 13 |
| Wabtec US Rail, Inc | $230,000 | 2 |
| GOLDBERG KOHN LTD | $222,500 | 2 |
| General Electric Company | $216,200 | 5 |
| Paul Hastings LLP | $210,000 | 92 |
| BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP - CHICAGO OFFICE | $210,000 | 1 |
| Winston & Strawn LLP | $210,000 | 36 |
| McDonald's Corporation | $208,000 | 2 |
| SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP | $205,000 | 43 |
| Sidley Austin LLP | $200,000 | 21 |
| JP MORGAN CHASE CO | $199,000 | 4 |
| Reed Smith LLP | $195,000 | 43 |
| DLA Piper LLP (US) | $190,000 | 62 |
| White & Case LLP | $190,000 | 192 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Illinois?
The median Lawyers salary in Illinois is $107,390 based on 311 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Illinois earns 32.9% less than the national median of $160,000, or $116,349 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.