What is the median salary for Lawyer in New York?

The median salary for Lawyer in New York is USD 186,400 - USD 285,000 per year.

How does the Lawyer salary in New York compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Lawyer in United States is USD 100,000 - USD 130,000, while in New York it is USD 147,742 - USD 226,700.

Lawyer Salary in United States

Lawyer Salary in New York

Based on 145 job listings - New York, United States 2026

Average salary

$147,742 - $226,700

Median salary

$186,400 - $285,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$18K

25th percentile$84K

Median$186K

75th percentile$203K

90th percentile$223K

50% of professionals earn between $83,583 - $202,820 USD

The median salary is $186,400

Compare with national average

New York

Average salary

147,742 - 226,700

Median salary

186,400 - 285,000

145 job openings

United States

Average salary

100,000 - 130,000

Median salary

100,000 - 130,000

145,084 job openings

Other cities

Los Angeles5,970 job openings

San Francisco3,961 job openings

Chicago3,959 job openings

Houston2,423 job openings

San Diego2,317 job openings

Dallas1,670 job openings

Atlanta1,228 job openings

Washington1,056 job openings

Seattle1,038 job openings

Boston1,031 job openings

Austin1,009 job openings

Sacramento1,008 job openings

Irvine989 job openings

Denver901 job openings

California899 job openings

Phoenix838 job openings

Miami832 job openings

Tampa739 job openings

Las Vegas699 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in New York, United States is USD 147,742 - USD 226,700 per year in 2026, based on 145 job listings.

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