Legal Compliance Officer Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Legal Compliance Officer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Compliance Officer in Chicago, IL is $99,609. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $67,268 to a high of $147,524, with most professionals earning between $82,681 and $124,689.

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Demonstrate extensive knowledge of information security principles and techniques.

October 07, 2022

Lead in the coordination with applicable departments and/or agencies to develop audit procedures and conduct internal and external audits.

January 02, 2023

Provides input and guidance for the technical, physical and administrative controls that are implemented by other departments .

January 06, 2023

Monitor and identify state and federal regulatory changes that impact the Alliance, and provide education, in conjunction with the senior management team, to employees, agents and contractors in identification and implementation of any required policy or process modifications necessary to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and contracts.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Compliance Officer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82681

124689

99609

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

85824

139928

107306

What is the average salary for Legal Compliance Officer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Compliance Officer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Legal Compliance Officer ranges from $82,681 to $124,689 with the average base salary of $99,609. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,824 to $139,928 with the average total cash compensation of $107,306.

View Average Salary for Legal Compliance Officer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,609	$82,681 - $124,689
Bonus	$7,696	$3,143 - $15,239
Total Pay	$107,306	$85,824 - $139,928

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Legal Compliance Officer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,681 - $124,689	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,681 - $124,689	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,585 - $124,545	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,649 - $124,641	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,649 - $124,641	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,952 - $122,083	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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