As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Corporate Lawyer in Chicago, IL is $110,395. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,353 to $121,587, with most professionals earning between $83,569 and $131,778.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary | $83,569 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary | $96,353 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary | $110,395 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary | $121,587 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Corporate Lawyer Salary | $131,778 | Chicago,IL | April 01, 2025 |
A corporate lawyer is a lawyer who specializes in corporate law....
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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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