The median annual wage for Lawyers in Illinois is $157,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $177,740.
At the median that is about $75.63 per hour. An estimated 33,430 people work as lawyers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $157,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $177,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $75.63 |
| 10th percentile | $73,500 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 33,430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.