Legal Trainee Salary in Chicago, IL

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Trainee in Chicago, IL is $88,508. While Salary.com is seeing that Legal Trainee salary in Chicago, IL can go up to $131,490 or down to $73,975, but most earn between $80,901 and $111,006. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Trainee in the United States.

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What is a Legal Trainee?

A Legal Trainee is an individual who is undergoing training to become a qualified lawyer. They work under the supervision of experienced lawyers and assist with various legal tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and attending court proceedings. They also gain practical experience by working on real cases and learning about different areas of law. Legal trainees are expected to be detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, and possess a good understanding of legal principles and procedures. They are also required to adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in all legal matters.

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Average Salary Range for Legal Trainee in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Legal Trainee in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Trainee in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Legal Trainee ranges from $80,901 to $111,006 with the average base salary of $88,508. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,901 to $111,006 with the average total cash compensation of $88,508.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $88,508 $80,901 - $111,006
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $88,508 $80,901 - $111,006
* 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.

Legal Trainee Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,356 - $111,631 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,356 - $111,631 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,264 - $111,504 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,325 - $111,588 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,325 - $111,588 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,504 - $109,090 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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