Lawyers Jobs Pay in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$89.72
180.4%Above national average
Range: $85.45 – $94.00
Average Annual Pay
$186,623
180.4%Above national average
Range: $177,736 – $195,510
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
$76.26/hr
Range: $72.63 – $79.90
Annual Rate
$158,630
Range: $151,076 – $166,184
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$89.72/hr
Range: $85.45 – $94.00
Annual Rate
$186,623
Range: $177,736 – $195,510
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$103.18/hr
Range: $98.27 – $108.10
Annual Rate
$214,616
Range: $204,396 – $224,836
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
