salary$131,400 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$221,700per year
Jobs in the area530people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 11.5% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Springfield, IL area is $131,400 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $75,650 and $221,700.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 11.5% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.