Lawyers pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $210,940 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Winchester earn between $83,260 and $163,150.
- $73K10th
- $83K25th
- $125KMedian
- $163K75th
- $211K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $135,990 | $11,332 | $65.38 |
| Median | $124,760 | $10,397 | $59.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,260 | $6,938 | $40.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,150 | $13,596 | $78.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Lawyers in Winchester earn 24% less than the Virginia average ($179,240) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $135,990 | $124,760 | $72,680 | $210,940 | 140 |
| Virginia | $179,240 | $167,210 | $79,330 | $320,220 | 18,580 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $135,990, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $97,210 a year, or $8,101 a month and $3,739 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $98,876 | $8,240 |
| Working in VA | $97,210 | $8,101 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $135,990 buys what about $140,995 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 7th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($173,400).
- Richmond$173,400
- Virginia Beach$159,670
- Charlottesville$157,910
- Roanoke$153,590
- Lynchburg$147,240
- Harrisonburg$142,340
- Winchester$135,990
- Blacksburg$134,490
- Staunton$126,060
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 Winchester: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Winchester?
$65.38 an hour on average, and $59.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Winchester?
About $97,210 a year ($8,101 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $135,990.
Do lawyers earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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