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Lawyers average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$187,420
- Peoria$171,780
- Champaign$160,490
- Springfield$143,130
- Kankakee$142,730
- Bloomington$136,440
- Rockford$136,090
- Decatur$126,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $187,420 | $165,660 | $106,980 | $130,412 | 104 |
| Peoria | $171,780 | $161,150 | $99,740 | $120,316 | 91 |
| Champaign | $160,490 | $129,990 | $93,940 | $113,158 | 93 |
| Springfield | $143,130 | $131,400 | $98,390 | $102,151 | 93 |
| Kankakee | $142,730 | $107,030 | $86,980 | $101,898 | 96 |
| Bloomington | $136,440 | $124,100 | $79,440 | $97,910 | 94 |
| Rockford | $136,090 | $103,190 | $78,530 | $97,688 | 92 |
| Decatur | $126,430 | $100,790 | $79,260 | $91,564 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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