Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Civil Litigation Lawyer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Litigation Lawyer in Chicago, IL is $187,530. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $164,825 to $201,994, with most professionals earning between $144,153 and $215,163.

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10th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $144,153 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $164,825 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $187,530 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $201,994 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Litigation Lawyer Salary $215,163 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $164,825 10% $144,153 90% $215,163 75% $201,994 $187,530 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Attorney II

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

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    Civil Litigation Lawyer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Attorney IV

    7 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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164825
201994
187530

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164825
201994
187530
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Civil Litigation Lawyer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Civil Litigation Lawyer ranges from $164,825 to $201,994 with the average base salary of $187,530. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $164,825 to $201,994 with the average total cash compensation of $187,530.
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