Lawyer Salary in Illinois (2026)
$77.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $113,213/year ($9,434/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $82,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $160,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $224,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $330,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 33,590 Lawyer jobs in Illinois (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Lawyer salary of $160,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $113,213 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $160,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,326 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,301 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$7,960 |
| Take-home (annual) | $113,213 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,434 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Illinois?
- The median Lawyer salary in Illinois is $160,800 per year ($77.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,020 and $224,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $160,800, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $113,213 per year ($9,434 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 33,590 Lawyer jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.