Lawyer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 8, 2026, 04:05
updated 1 day ago
Average Salary
Hiring Velocity
+ 2%626
Open positions in Chicago
626 postings with employer-disclosed pay
Every number on this page is computed from pay ranges published on live job postings, indexed directly from company career pages. Not self-reported.
Where this data comes from
Salary figures are extracted from ranges employers publish on live postings. Every data point traces back to its source. Read the methodology
230k+
Career pages indexed
Direct from company sites and 80+ ATS platforms. No aggregators, no recycled feeds.
Expired listings drop out within hours, so ranges reflect the market right now.
1–2 hr
From posting to indexed
How much does a Lawyer make in Chicago?
Statistics are computed on range midpoints from postings active in the trailing 90 days. Figures are shown as posted (hourly or annual).
Posted salary distribution
n = 626 postings · base salary, as posted
Salary by years of experience
Median posted base, parsed from posting requirements
Posted salary percentiles
Base salary vs. estimated total compensation
| Percentile | Base Salary | Total comp est. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $225,000 | $265,500 |
| 25th | $236,250 | $278,775 |
| 50th | $250,000 | $295,000 |
| 75th | $261,250 | $308,275 |
| 90th | $275,000 | $324,500 |
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Trends & market signals
Historical counts with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Hiring velocity
- + 203%
Sao Paulo, Brazil
$55.5k - $75.1k Salary Range
- + 82%
Houston, Texas
$82.8k - $112.0k Salary Range
- + 81%
Toronto, Ontario
$69.1k - $93.5k Salary Range
- + 75%
Los Angeles, California
$86.8k - $117.4k Salary Range
Role in top Companies
- 0%
Top Tier Candidates
$365k - $435k Salary Range
- 0%
Direct Counsel
$200k - $300k Salary Range
- 0%
Axiom Talent Platform
$104.5k - $325k Salary Range
- 0%
Mercor
$70 - $110 Salary Range
Job Count Trend & Projection
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Salary Trend
Historical job count with 2-week projection cone based on velocity and acceleration.
Live postings with disclosed pay
A sample of the postings behind these numbers. Every listing links to the employer source.
AI Trainer - Lawyer
Mercor·Chicago, Illinois·In-Person
$70 – $110
careers-page.com
Indexed 6w ago
M&A Lawyer
Axiom Talent Platform·Chicago, Illinois · San Francisco, California·Remote
$104,500 – $325,000
axiomlaw.com
Indexed 10w ago
Project (Finance) Lawyer
Top Tier Candidates·Chicago, Illinois·In-Person
$365,000 – $435,000
careers-page.com
Indexed 39w ago
Junior Lawyer - Summer 2027
Old Mission·Chicago, Illinois·In-Person
$30 – $35
oldmissioncapital.com
Indexed 8w ago
Practice Support Lawyer - Dallas
Direct Counsel·Chicago, Illinois · Dallas, Texas·In-Person
$200,000 – $300,000
recruiterflow.com
Indexed 65w ago
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