How much does a Lawyer make in Raleigh-Durham, NC?

Updated Sep 21, 2023

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$130,612 / yrTotal Pay
$117,784 / yrBase Pay
$12,828 / yrAdditional Pay

$130,612

 / yr
$76K$234K
Most Likely Range
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The estimated total pay for a Lawyer is $130,612 per year in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area, with an average salary of $117,784 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,828 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Attorney in Raleigh-Durham, NC

$128,410 /yr
Attorney
$155,844 /yr
Senior Attorney
$127,855 /yr
Attorney IV
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Job TitleSalary
Attorney$128,410 /yr
Senior Attorney$155,844 /yr
Attorney IV$127,855 /yr

Related Job Titles

For Lawyer in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Some related job titles are Attorney Salaries with median pay of $128,410, General Counsel Salaries with median pay of $270,672, Staff Attorney Salaries with median pay of $106,934, Associate Attorney Salaries with median pay of $118,171.

Total Pay Trajectory

For Attorney in Raleigh-Durham, NC

$128,410 /yr
Attorney
$155,844 /yr
Senior Attorney
$127,855 /yr
Attorney IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Attorney?

Job TitleSalary
Attorney$128,410 /yr
Senior Attorney$155,844 /yr
Attorney IV$127,855 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Lawyer at different companies in Raleigh-Durham, NC?

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State of North Carolina
3.7
AttorneySee 13 salaries from this location

$96,126

 / yr
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart P.C.
3.7
AttorneySee 4 salaries from this location

$118,376

 / yr
North Carolina Department of Justice
3.6
AttorneySee 4 salaries from this location

$95,583

 / yr
US Army
3.8
AttorneySee 4 salaries from this location

$95,043

 / yr
Legal Aid of North Carolina
3.3
AttorneySee 3 salaries from this location

$122,263

 / yr
Hedrick Gardner
3.7
AttorneySee 3 salaries from this location

$110,814

 / yr
Smith Debnam
3.7
AttorneySee 3 salaries from this location

$131,661

 / yr

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Synergy Legal Staffing
3.5
AttorneySee 3 salaries from this location

$59

 / hr
Adams, Howell, Sizemore & AdamsAttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$119,171

 / yr
Cordell & Cordell
4.3
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$123,990

 / yr
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog
3.9
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$112,816

 / yr
Parker Poe
3.5
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$128,765

 / yr
North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services
1
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$90,144

 / yr
Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham
4.1
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$130,764

 / yr
Gwynn Edwards
4
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$105,331

 / yr
Troutman Pepper Hamilton
4
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$114,412

 / yr
K&L Gates
3.5
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$131,200

 / yr
Young Moore and Henderson
4.3
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$126,991

 / yr
North Carolina Court System
3.5
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$98,898

 / yr
Wyrick Robbins
4.1
AttorneySee 2 salaries from this location

$133,775

 / yr
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Lawyer in Raleigh-Durham, NC Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
State of North Carolina Attorney salaries - 13 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$96,126/yr
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart P.C. Attorney salaries - 4 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$118,376/yr
North Carolina Department of Justice Attorney salaries - 4 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$95,583/yr
US Army Attorney salaries - 4 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$95,043/yr
Legal Aid of North Carolina Attorney salaries - 3 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$122,263/yr
Hedrick Gardner Attorney salaries - 3 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$110,814/yr
Smith Debnam Attorney salaries - 3 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$131,661/yr
Synergy Legal Staffing Attorney salaries - 3 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$59/hr
Adams, Howell, Sizemore & Adams Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$119,171/yr
Cordell & Cordell Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$123,990/yr
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$112,816/yr
Parker Poe Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$128,765/yr
North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$90,144/yr
Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$130,764/yr
Gwynn Edwards Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$105,331/yr
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$114,412/yr
K&L Gates Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$131,200/yr
Young Moore and Henderson Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$126,991/yr
North Carolina Court System Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$98,898/yr
Wyrick Robbins Attorney salaries - 2 salaries reportedRaleigh-Durham, NC$133,775/yr
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Legal?

The legal field is expected to see continued demand to meet increased regulatory and tax compliance needs in the future. Employees will increasingly work with artificial intelligence and automated services, with workers shifting towards advisory roles rather than document review. Companies are expected to shift more work to in-house legal staff and away from law firm partnerships due to the high cost of outside counsel. Most work in the field requires higher education and offers above-median pay.

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Total Pay

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Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Attorney

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Attorney

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

4-6 years
8 days ago
Attorney

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 15+ years

$845,000

/yr

$300K | $545K

Submitted 13 days ago

15+ years
13 days ago
Intake Attorney

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 16 days ago

1-3 years
16 days ago
Attorney

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 4-6 years

$97,500

/yr

Submitted 21 days ago

4-6 years
21 days ago

Lawyer pay FAQ in Raleigh-Durham, NC

The average salary for a Lawyer is $130,612 per year in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Salaries estimates are based on 4006 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Lawyer employees in Raleigh-Durham, NC.

The highest salary for a Lawyer in Raleigh-Durham, NC is $177,887 per year.

The lowest salary for a Lawyer in Raleigh-Durham, NC is $97,959 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Lawyer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Lawyer.

Pay for lawyers remains high, as they typically face tight deadlines, long hours, and significant barriers to entry. Prospective lawyers must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree. Partners at law firms receive partial ownership of the firm, which entitles them to a portion of its profits. Other firm employees, as well as corporate in-house counsel and government employees, are usually paid a standard salary. Some attorneys receive further contingency fees when they win a case.

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