Lawyers Jobs Pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$94.04
193.9%Above national average
Range: $89.56 – $98.52
Average Annual Pay
$195,599
193.9%Above national average
Range: $186,285 – $204,913
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$79.93/hr
Range: $76.13 – $83.74
Annual Rate
$166,259
Range: $158,342 – $174,176
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$94.04/hr
Range: $89.56 – $98.52
Annual Rate
$195,599
Range: $186,285 – $204,913
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$108.15/hr
Range: $102.99 – $113.30
Annual Rate
$224,939
Range: $214,228 – $235,650
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
