Litigation Counsel Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Litigation Counsel make in Chicago, IL? The average Litigation Counsel salary in Chicago, IL is $183,046 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $159,527 and $206,596. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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In-House Litigation Counsel
State Farm - GOODFIELD , IL
Overview. Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the c
- 39 days ago
In-House Litigation Counsel
State Farm - SHIRLEY , IL
Overview. Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the c
- 39 days ago
In-House Litigation Counsel
State Farm - TOWANDA , IL
Overview. Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the c
- 40 days ago
Corporate Counsel Litigation with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman - FALLS CHURCH , VA
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees
- 1 day ago
Director, Counsel, Litigation with Security Clearance
L3Harris Technologies - MELBOURNE , FL
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedicatio
- 1 day ago
Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance Services
Huntsman International LLC - THE WOODLANDS , TX
Job Description. Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Compliance Services. Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Litigation Counsel in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Litigation Counsel ranges from $159,527 to $206,596 with the average base salary of $183,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,723 to $233,240 with the average total cash compensation of $200,474.

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Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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