Law Firm Office Manager Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Law Firm Office Manager make in Chicago, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Law Firm Office Manager in Chicago, IL is $91,941. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,109 to a high of $114,662, with most professionals earning between $82,607 and $103,834.

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Law Firm Office Manager

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Common responsibilities of a Law Firm Office Manager

Track outstanding payments and manage collection efforts.

December 16, 2022

Approves legal staff time sheets and addresses any time & attendance concerns.

January 11, 2023

Supervises and coordinates overall administrative activities for the Office Services' department.

February 13, 2023

Completes site reports and other paperwork as necessary.

March 25, 2023

Performs other duties as assigned.

April 23, 2023

Implement firm policies with the support of the Human Resources Department.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Law Firm Office Manager in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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96507

What is the average salary for Law Firm Office Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Law Firm Office Manager in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Law Firm Office Manager ranges from $82,607 to $103,834 with the average base salary of $91,941. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,259 to $109,961 with the average total cash compensation of $96,507.

View Average Salary for Law Firm Office Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,941	$82,607 - $103,834
Bonus	$4,565	$3,652 - $6,127
Total Pay	$96,507	$86,259 - $109,961

* 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.

Law Firm Office Manager Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,072 - $104,418	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,072 - $104,418	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,977 - $104,300	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,040 - $104,379	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,040 - $104,379	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,181 - $102,042	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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