Law Associate Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Law Associate Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Law Associate make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Associate in Chicago, IL is $97,440. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,047 to $107,319, with most professionals earning between $73,763 and $116,314.

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10th Percentile Law Associate Salary $73,763 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Law Associate Salary $85,047 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Law Associate Salary $97,440 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Law Associate Salary $107,319 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Law Associate Salary $116,314 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $85,047 10% $73,763 90% $116,314 75% $107,319 $97,440 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Law Associate

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

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

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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 Law Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Law Associate ranges from $85,047 to $107,319 with the average base salary of $97,440. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,047 to $107,319 with the average total cash compensation of $97,440.
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