Prosecutor Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Prosecutor make in Chicago, IL? The average Prosecutor 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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What is a Prosecutor?

A Prosecutor is a legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law. Typically, the Prosecutor represents the government in the case brought against the accused person....

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Tribal Prosecutor

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate - Agency Village , SD

The Prosecutor shall also be available after hours to Tribal Police, court staff and other tribal official's or entities which regularly consult with the Tribal Prosecutor's Office should the need ...

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Contract Prosecutor

NM District Attorneys Association - Albuquerque , NM

Contract Prosecutor The Eleventh Judicial District Attorney's Office, Div. II, in Gallup, New Mexico, McKinley County is seeking applicants for a Contract Prosecutor to assist in the prosecution of ...

ZipRecruiter - 74 days ago

Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal

The Bachrach Group - Washington , DC

Join the team as a Foreign Patent Prosecution Paralegal, where you'll play a vital role in providing support to clients and attorneys in matters related to international patent applications. This is ...

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Patent Prosecution Paralegal

AMS Staffing, Inc. - Washington , DC

Patent Prosecution Paralegal Location : Washington DC Salary : 100-110K plus OT Work Environment: 3 days in office per week Minimum Billable hour requirement : 1,500/year Reports to: Director of ...

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Patent Prosecution Attorney / Electrical Engineering

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search - Washington , DC

Our Am Law 100 client is searching for a patent prosecution associate who is excited to work on cutting-edge technology for the world's top tech companies. The right candidate will be as comfortable ...

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Deputy Prosecutor

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs - Warm Springs , OR

Prosecute clients in criminal and civil cases and related matters in the Warm Springs Tribal Court, on behalf of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Oregon. Requirements Associates degree in ...

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What does a Prosecutor do?

Common responsibilities of a Prosecutor

Provide administrative support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys preparing civil and felony files for Court to include carefully reviewing chronological case history for court order establishment, modifications, last court ordered arrearages.

January 18, 2023

Prepare for pre-trial and post conviction hearings (motions for discovery, motions to suppress evidence, motions to revoke probation, etc.

January 24, 2023

Communicates with County personnel, Elected Officials, Judges, Defense Attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies and the general public.

February 27, 2023

Reviews routine legal matters, including, but not limited to, consultant agreements, employment agreements, contracts, personnel actions, service agreements, construction contracts, rights-of-way requests, home ownership documents, summonses and garnishments.

April 07, 2023

Assists the Chief Prosecutor in conducting difficult conversations with victims of juvenile and sexual violence who are often upset with decisions, laws or facts that do not comport with their expectations, and conversations explaining the confidentiality of procedures and proceedings within the juvenile justice system, and trains other prosecutors to effectively conduct such conversations.

April 09, 2023

Requires strong work ethic to keep up in a fast paced office, plus the ability to quickly grasp facts and recognize the applicable law or procedure.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Prosecutor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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93035

125158

107991

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

96035

134031

113055

What is the average salary for Prosecutor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Prosecutor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Prosecutor 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.

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	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.

Prosecutor 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

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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JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Prosecutor	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $61,964	MAXIMUM SALARY $78,303
JOB TITLE Deputy Prosecutor	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $60,786	MAXIMUM SALARY $82,061
JOB TITLE City Prosecutor	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $148,591	MAXIMUM SALARY $194,847
JOB TITLE Criminal Prosecutor	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $54,752	MAXIMUM SALARY $87,197
JOB TITLE Federal Prosecutor	LOCATION Chicago, IL	MINIMUM SALARY $72,014	MAXIMUM SALARY $91,829

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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 mos....More

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