salary$103,190 a year$50 an hour · median pay in the Rockford, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$73,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$225,630per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Rockford?
Cheap. Rent of $1,218 a month takes 14.2% 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 Rockford, IL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Rockford, IL area is $103,190 a year ($50 an hour). Most earn between $73,720 and $225,630.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Rockford?
Typical rent of $1,218 a month takes 14.2% 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 Rockford, IL metro area.