Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Attorney (Law Firm) in Chicago, IL is $90,691. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,155 to $99,885, with most professionals earning between $68,653 and $108,257.

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Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $68,653 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $79,155 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $90,691 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $99,885 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Associate Attorney (Law Firm) Salary $108,257 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
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    Associate Attorney (Law Firm)

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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79155
99885
90691

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79155
99885
90691
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Attorney (Law Firm) in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Associate Attorney (Law Firm) ranges from $79,155 to $99,885 with the average base salary of $90,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,155 to $99,885 with the average total cash compensation of $90,691.
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