Employment Lawyer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Employment Lawyer make in Chicago, IL? The average Employment Lawyer salary in Chicago, IL is $107,991 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $93,035 and $125,158. 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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Employment Attorney (Remote)

Provision People - Los Angeles , CA

Summary: Our award-winning client is seeking an Employment Attorney to join their team. We are seeking a highly skilled Employment Attorney with 7-20 years of experience to join our premier Los ...

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Labor & Employment Attorney

DNA Partners - Irvine , CA

Prestigious International Law Firm Labor & Employment Attorney Irvine, CA Office Salary: $200K - $260K + annual bonus Hybrid Schedule: 2 days remote per week Global Law Firm is searching for a Labor ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Employment Attorney Counsel/Jr. Partner

Offit Kurman, P.A. - Charlotte , NC

Employment Attorney - Counsel/Junior Partner Level - Offit Kurman, a full-service AmLaw firm is growing in Charlotte! We are interested in ambitious and entrepreneurial attorneys with a passion for ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Labor And Employment Attorney

Quarles & Brady LLP - San Diego , CA

Labor & Employment Attorney - Advice and Counseling Job Level : Senior Associate, Of Counsel, and/or Partner level attorneys Location : Quarles' San Diego, California office is preferred, but Quarles ...

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Experienced Employment Attorneys (2-10+ years)

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP - San Diego , CA

We have immediate openings for mid-level and experienced Employment Attorneys in our San Diego/Carlsbad & Inland Empire offices. Ideal candidates must have a minimum of two or more years of ...

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Career Consulting Partners - Los Angeles , CA

Labor & Employment Attorney Career Consulting Partners has partnered with a successful full-service boutique law firm in the San Fernando Valley. We are in search of an experienced Labor & Employment ...

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What does an Employment Lawyer do?

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Handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines.

March 06, 2023

Support M&A and divestitures/site closures.

April 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Employment Lawyer in Chicago, IL

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93035

125158

107991

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What is the average salary for Employment Lawyer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Employment Lawyer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Employment Lawyer ranges from $93,035 to $125,158 with the average base salary of $107,991. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,035 to $134,031 with the average total cash compensation of $113,055.

View Average Salary for Employment Lawyer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$107,991	$93,035 - $125,158
Bonus	$5,064	$3,000 - $8,873
Total Pay	$113,055	$96,035 - $134,031

* 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.

Employment Lawyer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,558 - $125,862	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,558 - $125,862	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,452 - $125,719	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,523 - $125,814	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,523 - $125,814	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,429 - $122,998	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

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