salary$161,150 a year$77 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,260per year
Top pay (top 10%)$293,940per year
Jobs in the area560people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 8.6% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Peoria, IL area is $161,150 a year ($77 an hour). Most earn between $79,260 and $293,940.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 8.6% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.