Construction Attorney Salary in Chicago, Illinois

How much does a Construction Attorney make in Chicago, IL?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Attorney in Chicago, IL is $110,768. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $81,462 to a high of $144,409, with most professionals earning between $95,428 and $128,377.

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Supervise work of outside counsel on real estate and construction matters.

December 15, 2022

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

January 31, 2023

Assist with facilities maintenance contracting including both procurement and contract administration.

February 06, 2023

Drafting and responding to pleadings, motions, summary judgments, and other dispositive motions.

March 02, 2023

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

March 11, 2023

Meets the firm's minimum billing requirement, which is not reduced by any paid or unpaid time off, mandatory training, or the performance of any non-billable functions.

March 24, 2023

Provide legal advice and support in connection with the management of a real estate portfolio of more than 20 million square feet (500+ buildings) including issues connected with on-going building maintenance, facility modifications, and changing court space needs.

April 17, 2023

Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff.

April 30, 2023

Attend depositions, meetings, court hearings, and site inspections as directed by client coordinator.

May 17, 2023

Respond to discovery requests, draft and revise legal briefs, prepare witnesses for testimony at depositions and in court, and negotiate and draft settlements.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Attorney in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

95428

128377

110768

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98501

137475

115960

What is the average salary for Construction Attorney in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Attorney in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Construction Attorney ranges from $95,428 to $128,377 with the average base salary of $110,768. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,501 to $137,475 with the average total cash compensation of $115,960.

View Average Salary for Construction Attorney as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,768	$95,428 - $128,377
Bonus	$5,192	$3,072 - $9,098
Total Pay	$115,960	$98,501 - $137,475

* 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.

Construction Attorney Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,965 - $129,099	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,965 - $129,099	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,856 - $128,952	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,929 - $129,050	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,929 - $129,050	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,781 - $126,161	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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