Lawyers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $291,750 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Phoenix earn between $103,160 and $193,210.
- $87K10th
- $103K25th
- $136KMedian
- $193K75th
- $292K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $161,240 | $13,437 | $77.52 |
| Median | $135,670 | $11,306 | $65.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,160 | $8,597 | $49.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $193,210 | $16,101 | $92.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Lawyers in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($157,190) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $161,240 | $135,670 | $87,170 | $291,750 | 8,820 |
| Arizona | $157,190 | $134,260 | $85,990 | $268,170 | 11,640 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $161,240, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $117,836 a year, or $9,820 a month and $4,532 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $161,240 buys what about $156,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$161,240
- Flagstaff$155,600
- Tucson$147,830
- Prescott Valley$134,660
- Yuma$133,280
- Sierra Vista$126,210
- Lake Havasu City$123,370
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Phoenix?
$77.52 an hour on average, and $65.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $117,836 a year ($9,820 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $161,240.
Do lawyers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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